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Voice of reason about CSAP tests welcome

Monday, October 22 at 12:01 AM

I’d like to thank Sheridan Middle School teacher Amanda Stevens for her voice of reason concerning CSAP tests (“Testing tune-up,” Oct. 6).
For too long, our legislators have striven to find a simple answer for the complex problems facing public education. Schools that consistently make a difference for students are chastised because they do not meet every benchmark set up by our public officials. As a longtime educator in the Jefferson County Public Schools, I have seen highly trained teachers and aspiring students face continuing discouragement because of the current standards for reporting and comparing student achievement.
I have long stated that the content of the CSAP test is excellent but the reporting methods are seriously flawed. Many thanks to Stevens for her rational and reasonable recommendations. Our education system needs to recognize the many dedicated and talented professionals like her.

Earline Bohling, Arvada

READER COMMENTS

Earline said.
'I have long stated that the content of the CSAP test is excellent but the reporting methods are seriously flawed. Many thanks to Stevens for her rational and reasonable recommendations. Our education system needs to recognize the many dedicated and talented professionals like her.'
point one. so what is your solution or dont you have one? If you have one then state it and who knows it could lead to a change.
point two. ok have your education system recognize her through the union program and set up something special, other wise the rest of us say she is recognized through a thing called a pay check.

Posted by on October 22, 2007 07:52 AM