Bill Ferriter teaches 6th grade language arts in Wake County, NC, where he was named Teacher of the Year for 2005-2006.
He says:Don't get me wrong...having high standards for our students is essential if we are intent on maintaining our competitive edge in the world's flattening economy. But using a measure that has unreasonably high standards prevents open conversation about where our schools are succeeding and where they continue to struggle---and unfairly damages the credibility of a system that is serving millions of students well.
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