Every time we judge a school on the basis of standardized test score—indeed, every time we permit our children to participate in these mass testing programs—we unwittingly help to make our schools just a little bit worse.
Alfie Kohn, The Schools Our Children Deserve (1999)
Given what we now know about human learning and ch-Parent and Trustee
Given what we now know about human learning and child/adolescent development, it is morally irresponsible for us to continue with the education system we have.