tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post8083244019355084363..comments2024-03-27T11:28:13.401-06:00Comments on Education Matters: The big lie that the Jacksonville Public Education Fund is trying to tell (rough draft)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post-47739377592514359262015-04-01T07:15:55.325-06:002015-04-01T07:15:55.325-06:00Hi Chris,
In terms of the second half of this pos...Hi Chris,<br /><br />In terms of the second half of this post, it appears we are very much in agreement in our concerns. I just wanted to make sure you and your readers are aware that the figures Rhema cited are from a recent white paper we produced on testing time to help inform the community and legislature about this pressing issue. The full paper is available on our website, and here is the direct link: http://www.jaxpef.org/media/2326982/testingwhitepaper0315.pdf<br /><br />The analysis is based on district self-reported administration times for state and locally required assessments. While this obviously does not reflect the full impact that testing and testing-related activities may have on classroom teaching and learning, it is directly relevant to the current discussion because the administration times of required assessments are all that the proposed Senate amendment would regulate.<br /><br />In looking at the available data, it is clear that the amendment as currently written will have little to no impact on the current testing situation. Our conclusions in the paper, much like yours, are that any effort to truly address the "testing fatigue" being felt by students, families and teachers throughout the state needs to take a broader view of addressing both the stakes and stresses attached to the tests and the additional host of other testing-related activities (practice tests, optional software and curriculum embedded tests, etc.) not accounted for in the scope of any current legislation.<br /><br />We encourage you and your readers to read the full paper on our website and use the tools in our "Take Action" tab to contact your representatives about this or any other issue important to you in supporting our public schools and students.<br /><br />As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions.<br /><br />Jason Rose<br />Director, Data & Research<br />Jacksonville Public Education FundAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com