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"The existing standardized tests are so incredibly bogus that it is the height of impropriety for NCTE and other so-called professional organizations to pretend that tests exist "to identify learning needs, inform instruction, and monitor student ...
So far there has been no response from NCTE in any form since the postings on the website of the Washington Post. The bottom line remains:
NCTE has approved of a plan that calls for
(1) Explicit, systematic teaching of literacy as the only path.
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Approximately 8 million students in grades 4-12 are reading below grade level. Limited literacy skills cause 3,000 students to drop out of high school every day.
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Joanne
I'm sorry we did not have the chance to get together at the convention. I will have Scholastic send you a copy of my book, but I need an address to send it to.
Joanne
Mardys
Have a great week!
Dana
jerspohn@zoominternet.net you're invited! Print Invitation Details
Host: Jan Spohn and PCTELA
Location: Howl at the Moon
111 W. Crockett St. Ste 201, San Antonio, TX 78205 US
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When: Friday, November 21, 5:00PM
Phone: 412-400-9190
Come one, come all to one of the River City's hottest spots for live entertainment, Howl at the Moon! Each person receives free admission, two drinks at $.50 a piece, as well as half off until 8 p.m.! Also, enjoy a complimentary snack build you own taco/nacho buffet catered from Rio Rio Cantina from 5 to 6:30 p.m. You must arrive before 8 p.m. in order to receive the benefits of the happy hour party! Hope to see you all there!
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