Institute sensible grading guideposts for FCAT

The Miami Herald:

On Monday, just days after the FCAT writing fiasco that forced state education officials to grade the test on a curve so that almost three-fourths of students who took the exam wouldn't flunk it, Tallahassee launched a public relations extravaganza.

The Florida Department of Education rolled out the FCAT 2.0 Call Center for parents to call with questions. (The toll-free line is 866-507-1109). It also created an email address for parents to contact state education officials, along with a "Path to Success" website.

"The purpose of this effort is to help parents understand Florida's assessment and accountability system, increased standards, and how these changes will help prepare our K-12 students for college, career and life," the DOE said.

About time.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at May 23, 2012 1:42 AM
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