"Science" textbook for Christian schools can't even explain electricity

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by tapu

Excellent points being made. I want to give some more thought to all this, but meanwhile here is a very specific and current perspective on what's happening wrt science standards and requirements in Massachusetts--really the hotbed of high-stakes testing in education today.

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ed...cause_of_mcas/

This opinion piece points out the minority, low-income, and urban factors in not passing the MCAS (standards test), argues for dropping the MCAS science requirement for graduation, and brings out the fact that private and religious schools get a pass on this.

This veers a bit off the topic in its totality, but also sheds light on some points of discussion here. As a side note: I managed production of the MCAS 2010 and 2011. The politics are searing.

Really interesting tapu. Where do you stand on the issue (yes, I am aware that you managed production of the 2010 and 2011, but I am not going to assume you believe kids should have to pass it in order to receive a diploma)?

Here adults who dropped out of high school can later take a test to receive their GED in place of a diploma, but they also now have something where they can now get a hisgh school diploma as an adult (however I do not know the requirements for that). What are the option in Massachusetts for returning students?