Concerned
New York State
Parents
and Educators
"We
believe achieving higher standards requires intrinsic motivation
rather
than extrinsic control in the form of assessments and report cards.
Our
view of education involves much more than a responsibility to provide for
the cognitive domain.
We
have aspirations for all of our students, who will serve society in a myriad
of roles."
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| HOPE believes there is a need for increased quality in public education. It believes that what the New York State Education Department promotes is not achieving real success. | Many government leaders are well-intentioned in wanting to improve the quality of American education. However, too many of their proposals are flawed. HOPE desires to be a conduit for honest, practical programs. |
| Most parents are not told the poor level of the tests,
the
flawed grading system or flawed conversion formulas. Parents only know that their child received a good or passing grade. |
After all of the grading machinations are completed,
what does the final score represent? Are the Regents a valid measurement
of the students' command of the course content?
Do the taxpayers deserve full disclosure? |
Web Author: Rick Parkany; Prometheus
Educational Services, 2003