.png)
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU)- Public school students may be spending less time filling in bubbles for tests and more time engaging with teachers.
President Obama wants to limit the time students spend taking standardized tests in the classroom to only 2% of the time.
In a Facebook video Saturday, Obama addressed his concerns with standardized tests in schools.
"Learning is about so much more than filling in the right bubble,” Obama said. "We're going to work with states, school districts, teachers and parents to make sure that we are not obsessing about testing."
Regis Catholic Schools have been using this model for years.
“It allows for the teachers to teach their subject area, more or less than, instead of worrying about getting in test preparation, making sure they allotting enough time in the day to get those into proper environments; I really applaud that attempt," President of Regis Catholic Schools Mark Gobler said.
But some parents feel it's overstepping the boundaries of schools, and that test-taking should not be limited.
Join us - become an Elderado today at: LarryElder.com
Follow Larry Elder on Twitter
"Like" Larry Elder on Facebook
No comments:
Post a Comment
Comment Policy:
The author of this blog will attempt to engage in conversation via the comments section whenever possible and recognize the 24/7 nature of the internet. Moderating and posting of comments will occur during regular operational hours Monday through Friday. Comments submitted after hours or on weekends will be read and posted as early as possible, however admins and/or the author is unable to commit to replying to every comment posted.
This is a moderated blog. That means all comments will be reviewed before posting. In addition, it is expected that participants will treat each other, as well as the author and admin, with respect. Comments that contain vulgar or abusive language; personal attacks of any kind will not be posted. Comments that are spam or that promote services or products will not be posted. It is requested that all comments remain on topic.
The Elder Statement blog does not guarantee or warrant that any information posted by individuals on this blog is correct, and disclaims any liability for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on any such information. The Elder Statement blog may not be able to verify, does not warrant or guarantee, and assumes no liability for anything posted on this website by any other person. The Elder Statement blog does not endorse, support or otherwise promote any private or commercial entity or the information, products or services contained on those Web sites that may be reached through links on our Web site.
To protect individual privacy and the privacy of others, please do not include phone numbers, addresses or email details in the body of a comment. Such information will result in removal of a comment.
Thank you for your attention.
The Elder Statement