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48. Well, if someone puts you on ignore and is then PPRed,

Reply to madfloridian (Reply #41)

Mon Apr 28, 2014, 09:40 PM

Apr 2014

I think you stay on their ignore list.

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Pearson imposes gag order on teachers about test. [View all] madfloridian Apr 2014 OP

The tests merely test for talent at taking tests and nothing more. It's BS. I also don't know how Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2014 #1

With "shaky voice and tears" Missouri teacher testifies about gagging teachers. madfloridian Apr 2014 #2

... progressoid Apr 2014 #7

Please don't stop posting, madfloridian. Baitball Blogger Apr 2014 #3

I second this ^^^ catchnrelease Apr 2014 #9

I third this ^^^ Chiquitita Apr 2014 #15

Damn right! ^^^ DeSwiss Apr 2014 #17

+1000 TeamPooka Apr 2014 #24

^^^^^^^What BB said! Squinch Apr 2014 #27

Don't stop thinking about tomorrow, Bortman33 Apr 2014 #28

+10000 - Madfloridian shone the light on the San Diego Harriet Tubman Principal/Bully AnotherMother4Peace Apr 2014 #36

Guess what. I found a You Tube video about that teacher she bullied. madfloridian Apr 2014 #42

...^ that 840high Apr 2014 #52

Couldn't agree more! cyberswede Apr 2014 #64

+100. Skip Intro Apr 2014 #70

^^^^Me too!^^^^ Enthusiast Apr 2014 #71

This! ^^^ CrispyQ Apr 2014 #97

I am not a teacher. I did go to school and take various SheilaT Apr 2014 #4

Very much agreed. And back in the fifties, and through till mid-mineties, truedelphi Apr 2014 #103

too many are making too much $$$ bbgrunt Apr 2014 #5

Rahm Emanuel and Arne Duncan would be a good place to start looking, bvar22 Apr 2014 #22

+1! Thank you, bvar22! Enthusiast Apr 2014 #72

I would really like to know just why liberalhistorian Apr 2014 #102

I had to sign a confidentiality agreement when I worked for Pearson BainsBane Apr 2014 #6

I scored state assessment tests for Pearson for 5 years, too. nt tblue37 Apr 2014 #67

am i the only one who thinks this makes sense? mopinko Apr 2014 #86

The context is completely different here kmlisle Apr 2014 #105

This policy allows flawed questions that are alarming teachers to keep on being used.... madfloridian Apr 2014 #113

Surreptitiously Release Info and Use All Media LarryNM Apr 2014 #8

Why on earth would any state with millions of dollars to offer sign a contract with those clauses? pnwmom Apr 2014 #10

Kick and Rec'd so you won't stop posting here! FloriTexan Apr 2014 #11

These tests are very good at one thing and one thing only... Blue Idaho Apr 2014 #12

This report indicates Pearson's desperate attempt to keep itself profitable and indispensable. ancianita Apr 2014 #13

What our party has done to corporatize education is an embarrassment. progressoid Apr 2014 #14

I agree. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #73

...one of my last posts about education at DU. Piasladic Apr 2014 #16

Yup, I second that... Agony Apr 2014 #18

I third that. Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #31

They who divide, conquer. Octafish Apr 2014 #19

Hey d_r Apr 2014 #20

k&r Starry Messenger Apr 2014 #21

Won't leave, just will write about other stuff. madfloridian Apr 2014 #30

You opened a lot of eyes to San Diego Harriet Tubman Principal/Bully situation AnotherMother4Peace Apr 2014 #37

your input is greatly needed and appreciated on this site bbgrunt Apr 2014 #65

Infiltrated by sock puppets. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #75

Please don't stop posting. We need this info. txwhitedove Apr 2014 #23

I'm wondering if any non-public schools use the same tests? LiberalFighter Apr 2014 #25

Interesting question NobodyHere Apr 2014 #34

In Florida... HooptieWagon Apr 2014 #62

I appreciate all the work you have done on this issue, mad. bvar22 Apr 2014 #26

Woo explained it well. Enthusiast Apr 2014 #77

Exactly!!! BrotherIvan Apr 2014 #96

Pearson is a WMD sulphurdunn Apr 2014 #29

I'm new to teaching, but I can confirm that what you say is true. reformist2 Apr 2014 #35

Please don't stop posting!! Lifelong Protester Apr 2014 #32

Standardized tests are way overrated. We need to trust teachers again to teach their students. reformist2 Apr 2014 #33

^^ This. winter is coming Apr 2014 #50

Yep. I'm at a high school, and everyone is in "prep for the test" mode from now until June. :( reformist2 Apr 2014 #51

It is a nightmare jopacaco Apr 2014 #38

we're paying attention. But just like health care and workplace safety and the environment, Doctor_J Apr 2014 #40

I remember teaching 4th grade when the FCAT reading test started. madfloridian Apr 2014 #41

Well, if someone puts you on ignore and is then PPRed, winter is coming Apr 2014 #48

The billionaires have two huge pies left to steal from the public. SS is still off limits Doctor_J Apr 2014 #39

63 recs, almost 1300 views, and 41 positive responses in less than 4 hrs. PLEASE don't stop! riderinthestorm Apr 2014 #43

I, for one, LWolf Apr 2014 #44

What would happen if ALL of the students decided to select answer "B" to ALL of the questions? CrispyQ Apr 2014 #99

You might be able to get them to do that. LWolf May 2014 #116

You'd have to launch a campaign to raise awareness. CrispyQ May 2014 #117

Don't give up.. sendero Apr 2014 #45

Well, here's one far-leftist that opposes "reforms" that turn kids into robots for the corps. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2014 #46

Thanks. madfloridian Apr 2014 #55

PS 321 Dorian Gray Apr 2014 #47

The Ed Biz controls education. . .and no one cares because business is good! Nanjing to Seoul Apr 2014 #49

I wish you would reconsider. I am more than familiar with many educators in my state, a few are Jefferson23 Apr 2014 #53

Don't stop posting - this leftist supports you. TBF Apr 2014 #54

Here's a passage and questions from their test -- which shows why they needed the gag order. pnwmom Apr 2014 #56

I remember the pineapple fiasco. Guess Pearson wised up after that.... madfloridian Apr 2014 #58

I hope you keep posting on this. It is a big issue for me. pnwmom Apr 2014 #60

Pineapple hare race should be a meme...nt Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #89

A link to show the difference between DKos and DU on education issues. madfloridian Apr 2014 #57

No wonder you're not going to continue to write on this topic. Dramatic difference in reception Jefferson23 Apr 2014 #83

K&R'd. I have to say, the level of disinterest in this issue has been mind-boggling, snot Apr 2014 #59

I think you are right. madfloridian Apr 2014 #63

Please keep posting. greatlaurel Apr 2014 #61

Someone should leak. nt tblue37 Apr 2014 #66

What's the punishment if they talk about it? joshcryer Apr 2014 #68

That is what I was wondering as well davidpdx Apr 2014 #69

We value your insight on education reform. K&R! Enthusiast Apr 2014 #74

How does a private corporation impose a gag order? Scuba Apr 2014 #76

Please keep posting! Nt abelenkpe Apr 2014 #78

I found errors in the PA Biology Keystone test perdita9 Apr 2014 #79

Please don't let this go malokvale77 Apr 2014 #80

I frequently disagree with you... Blanks Apr 2014 #81

"It doesn't hurt anything for people to get a little ugly with one another" madfloridian Apr 2014 #82

I agree nobody 'needs' to get ugly... Blanks Apr 2014 #85

I am one of many who find your posts to be of great value, madflo... truth2power Apr 2014 #84

Please don't stop posting about alsame Apr 2014 #87

"Gag order." It seems to me I see a lot of those lately. malthaussen Apr 2014 #88

AFT reps at London HQ of Pearson protesting gag order. madfloridian Apr 2014 #90

Why would anybody in their right mind be a teacher? Brigid Apr 2014 #91

What a scam this all is. NCLB on steroids now. Education for profit. sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #92

A couple of comments about Pearson and testing. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2014 #93

Not when they are dealing with our children. They must be transparent. madfloridian Apr 2014 #94

There's a simple fix. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2014 #95

Madfloridian, It is so wonderful that you have taken the time and the truedelphi Apr 2014 #98

Keep posting, please, but don't think you speak for all teachers Android3.14 Apr 2014 #100

I admit bias in favor of the students' needs. Lacking in critical analysis? No, it isn't. madfloridian Apr 2014 #106

Interesting. I have the same bias in favor of student's needs Android3.14 Apr 2014 #107

Oh, hell, I don't believe in research or facts. madfloridian Apr 2014 #108

It's a discussion if I have an impact on your viewpoint Android3.14 Apr 2014 #110

You don't get it. madfloridian Apr 2014 #111

"if my arguments make you appear uninformed, then perhaps you should examine that." madfloridian Apr 2014 #112

If we have to have these standardized tests, make the damn politicians take them! truedelphi Apr 2014 #101

Stay up playa and don't let the big mouthed scallywags beat you down. TheKentuckian Apr 2014 #104

Arne calls policy criticism..."lots of drama, lots of noise." madfloridian Apr 2014 #109

I've been passing on links to your education posts here since '06. Mc Mike Apr 2014 #114

don't let the bastids get ya down. KG Apr 2014 #115