… breathtaking example of what standardized testing is *supposed* to do—inform, calibrate, and motivate teachers to improve their instruction.
But how can we undo that damage that has been done to educator accountability measures? Perhaps if we quieted the value-add discussion for just 365 days… perhaps if we highlighted a few teachers who were supported in finding their success within the classroom… perhaps if we feature more examples such as this one; and, perhaps if we get more comfortable with failure…
The truth is: failure is a good thing. It’s how you rise after you fall that makes the difference in this world. At Tom Krause said: “There are no failures – just experiences and your reactions to them.”
So, now that we as a country seem to have failed at appropriately implementing accountability measures, lets go ahead and react appropriately. It’s not too late for any of us to succeed.
