tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247219133305043026.post7086421672235546443..comments2024-03-27T01:43:34.196-06:00Comments on School Improvement Network: Arne Duncan On a Journey to Bring More Black Men to America's ClassroomsSchool Improvement Networkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02615005940875662497noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247219133305043026.post-38388571154726084382011-02-02T14:13:23.778-07:002011-02-02T14:13:23.778-07:00Jen,
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! It'...Jen,<br />Thank you for your thoughtful comment! It's true, the problem does go beyond the lack of diversity in our teaching force. Hopefully, Secretary Duncan's attempt to provide a more diverse group of mentors for students is only the beginning.School Improvement Networkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615005940875662497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247219133305043026.post-61962208087210004912011-02-01T04:24:36.284-07:002011-02-01T04:24:36.284-07:00What about when the norms used on normative assess...What about when the norms used on normative assessments don't reflect the diversity of the students who are given the assessments? When the norm groups listed on the assessments aren't as diverse as the test takers, the results are invalid and unreliable. Yet, NCLB and Race to the Top are prepared to sanction or reward schools based on those invalid and unreliable scores. <br /><br />The problem is not just the lack of diversity in our teaching force. It is the lack of diversity in our assessment tools, in our administrative positions, and in our government. It is a systemic problem. I hope that Mr. Duncan's recruiting trip helps, but I think it is a temporary bandage on a wound that needs more serious attention.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com