February

Right Task Worng Tool

W. James Popham

Today's standardized tests are not the best way to evaulate schools or students

 

A Measure of Knowledge

Hansel Burley

Standardized assessments can tell us what students know, but the tests have thei limits

 

Departments

  • Your Turn

    February 2002 Your Turn

    Editorial Staff

    Your chance to tell us what you think. This month, You Say: We pledge allegiance. We Ask: about states' tests.

  • Research

    Reforming the Unions

    Susan Black

    Does the 'new unionism' pay off in student achievement? The jury's still out.

  • School Law

    A Turf War Over Open Meetings

    Benjamin Dowling-Sendor

    The law governing how boards do business is broadly defined.

  • Adviser

    February 2002 Adviser

    Editorial Staff

    What would you do if ... your board wanted to require student ID cards?