at least, that appears to how parents feel, according to a recent poll. their suggestion: more math. they also had mixed feelings about standardized tests.
having worked for a company that published test prep software for several states, not only do we believe that standardized tests are the best way to gauge teacher effectiveness, but we'd also like to see them standardized on a national basis. (because some states' 12th grade questions were 7th grade questions on other states' tests. but hey - maybe your state really needs more gas station attendants.)
if educators in your state start talking about how your curriculum has to be different because of this, that, or the other thing, take it from us: they're blowing smoke up your backside in the mistaken impression that you're a beehive.
