2.23.10

So I'm a teacher. And lately this unrelenting emphasis on standardized testing has really been getting to me. It's like the powers that be are absolutely content sucking all creativity and curiosity out of learning. Take out childlike wonder, working together, and laughter, and replace with memorized test "strategies," every student an island, and the notion of school as serious serious ("If you do not pass this test you will not move on to the next grade"). I'm thinking some more non-traditional educational outlet may be calling my name...