2009.06.15
Commentary: Some at Fleming above blame
Nathan T. Hansard
Hansard teaches mathematics at William Fleming High School.
There have been some pretty serious charges in the media of late about goings on at William Fleming High School. Whether there is anything to them remains to be seen, and I would urge everyone to refrain from leaping to judgment before the investigation is concluded.
That said, there are three groups that should not be allowed to have their reputations sullied by this, regardless of the outcome: the central office, teachers and, most important, students.
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The soft bigotry of low expectations is what the going on at William Fleming High School.
Comment by Ann — June 15, 2009 @ 7:13 pm
SOL testing has become a virtual joke. Currently, 'old' tests are posted on the 'net,' for instance. Just how many ways might certain questions, especially in social studies and history, or even reading concepts be asked? (supply/demand questions, historical happenings, concepts, etc.) There are YEARS of tests of tests posted; they are USED for 'teaching to the test'....just memorize as much of the old tests as one can; it HELPS (a form of virtual cheating EVERYONE)
I have also heard about SOL non-readers' teachers/assistants passing-on the information. The only way SOL or similar testing is to NEVER post the old tests, and for everyone to take the tests at the same time of the year; even the days and subjects should mesh. Too much information is being leaked.
Comment by other Joe — June 15, 2009 @ 8:04 pm