Unfortunately, Ms. Ravitch also takes the parents to task. Decidedly not good form — and pointedly missing the point of what the parents really want.
She asserts, "The headline says parents support 'high-stakes testing,' but nothing in the story supports that assertion," which is not exactly accurate and shows a disconnect from what the parents really are saying in the survey:
"A full 93 percent of parents say standardized tests should be used to identify areas where students need extra help. Smaller majorities think such tests should be used to measure school quality, evaluate teachers or determine whether or not students are promoted or can graduate."
