Assessment
is the hot topic even in children's picture books such as The
Big Box by Toni Morrison. I am convinced that children's
picture books are really written for adults. This one is especially
poignant as it depicts possibilities when children do not fit
the expectations of adults...they are labeled, separated from
others, and dished up a remedy that often impedes their freedom
to learn and really just be children!
In preparation
for writing this introductory assessment article, I have read
extensively. It seems as though everything I pick up including
the local newspaper has a twist that points toward assessment!
Sunday's local paper was entitled, NCLB. The article's subtitle
bemoaned the labeling of one area school as failing because
of high stakes testing and assessment.
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