CAT Tracks for August 22, 2014
ARNE DUNCAN ON TESTING...

...and testy testing critics on Arne Duncan!

First...

...a news report on Duncan's announcement yesterday that states can delay tying standardized testing to teacher evaluation:


From the Washington Post

Duncan offers teachers leeway on job performance tied to standardized tests


Now, for the scathing reviews:


From Diane Ravitch's Blog

Cody and Greene Dissect Duncan’s Critique of His Own Policies