tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post7785022976920647253..comments2023-10-23T09:23:22.051-04:00Comments on Your Schools: Will Santa bring CMS demographic data?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-47402831724968952992013-12-05T17:11:17.664-05:002013-12-05T17:11:17.664-05:00Also, CMS has still not given out security badges ...Also, CMS has still not given out security badges to all of the schools--- it has now been over 3 months... Of course these badges are a complete and utter waste of money because they serve no security purpose whatsoever and the money could be spent to help the students/teacher in their educational pursuit instead. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-32233106230807002022013-12-03T16:42:19.302-05:002013-12-03T16:42:19.302-05:00On Massachusetts vs. The World...
http://www.edwe...On Massachusetts vs. The World...<br /><br />http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/12/03/14pisa.h33.html<br /><br />The latest PISA results show:<br /><br />‘Room for Improvement’<br /><br />In Massachusetts, about one in five students were “top performers” in math, scoring at levels 5 and 6 (on a scale with six levels of performance). The same proportion scored below level 2, or the “baseline proficiency” level. By comparison, more than half of Shanghai 15-year-olds scored at the top two levels in math and just 4 percent scored at the bottom level. <br /><br />“One of the things that concerns me is the gap between our top and bottom performers,” said Mr. Chester of Massachusetts. “While our aggregate results are very strong, there’s much room for improvement in bringing up our scores in the bottom.”<br /><br />-----------------------------------<br /><br />So the rising tide in Massachusetts still hasn't done much for all the boats.<br /><br />I suspect it's the "usual suspects" who are at the bottom.<br /><br />And for those who shout "poverty" as their excuse, there's always Korea to explain.<br /><br />We definitely need something. If not new standards, then at least a new attitude towards education.Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-86424694201144776092013-12-03T13:11:40.648-05:002013-12-03T13:11:40.648-05:00Shamash,
Give him some credit, afterall, he's...Shamash,<br /><br />Give him some credit, afterall, he's visited 57 of the 60 states....<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EpGH02DtIwsWiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-6576703466825057042013-12-03T12:24:45.842-05:002013-12-03T12:24:45.842-05:00Wiley,
My scariest Obama quote:
“Did you know a...Wiley,<br /><br />My scariest Obama quote:<br /><br /> “Did you know aluminum is not magnetic? I learned something today.”<br /><br />So, yeah, I know what you mean.<br /><br />I'd prefer a president who was smarter than a fifth grader in science.<br /><br />I suspect that even Dubya knew that aluminum wasn't magnetic.<br /><br />But, he wasn't elected based on his practical knowledge as we all know.<br /><br />Same's true for most politicians.Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-34726962302388526342013-12-03T11:02:05.362-05:002013-12-03T11:02:05.362-05:00Shamash,
The Obama administration has the lowest ...Shamash,<br /><br />The Obama administration has the lowest level of private sector experience since Teddy Roosevelt.<br /><br />The debacle we are living today with Obamacare is a perfect example of how ineptness, idiocy and narcissism can destroy any simple idea, including public education.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-44626806126783567982013-12-03T10:41:23.101-05:002013-12-03T10:41:23.101-05:00Maybe Satan will bring us that CMS demongraphic da...Maybe Satan will bring us that CMS demongraphic data.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-49414969754303490842013-12-03T09:20:35.350-05:002013-12-03T09:20:35.350-05:00and there's the problem the failure of pearson...and there's the problem the failure of pearson and powerschool is a ready made, bow wrapped narrative for this nc legislature. <br /><br />we are left with:<br />1) nc isn't culpable. thus it doesn't fit the private good, government bad narrative<br />2) there is financial interest in the legislature to ensure Pearson looks good.<br />3) the nc ga common core committee will use the powerschool problems to bolster fails and by proxy do will common core. also see #1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-21359492655441606322013-12-03T08:28:19.423-05:002013-12-03T08:28:19.423-05:00IT is a lot like Education, in that the policy mak...<br />IT is a lot like Education, in that the policy makers and decision makers usually don't have any real experience in the subject.<br /><br />But don't the "decision makers" share some blame for swallowing the tall tale they were sold by Pearson?<br /><br />Why would anyone believe what a software vendor told them without doing some investigation, benchmarking, or SOME vetting?<br /><br />A reality check is always a good idea when someone claims to deliver something twice as complex (as a somewhat similar implementation in a nearby state) in half the time.<br /><br />That's poor management and deserves at least partial blame for the failure.<br /><br />But this is just probably another example of how government in general often fails to deliver.<br /><br />Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-28786685905600971612013-12-03T08:09:14.886-05:002013-12-03T08:09:14.886-05:00Considering that Massachusetts is (and has been) t...Considering that Massachusetts is (and has been) the highest performing state in education (according to all those tests), they probably should keep doing what they're doing as long as their kids keep performing above the others.<br /><br />However, they have been slipping a bit lately, so are on the watch to change what they're doing, which is smart.<br /><br />If their kids can pass the same tests, and leave HS ready for college and/or work, then who cares what "standard" they followed to get there?<br /><br />As for the rest of the laggards, I suspect Common Core is a step up for their standards and accountability for reaching certain goals.<br /><br />We really do have a lot of people in our society who know nearly nothing after receiving their HS diploma and that is sad.<br /><br />My wife recently encountered a stereotypical cashier who couldn't give change for $2.03 from a $5 when her cash register was on the blink. <br /><br />That's NOT rocket science (or Rigid Geometry).<br /><br />I'm still not sure exactly what (aside from the testing) gets the goat of all the Common Core opponents. Some of it sounds like crackpot conspiracy stuff.<br /><br />I read the summary article in todays paper and checked a few of the supposed problems (like "Rigid Geometry") and don't see a BIG PROBLEM with THAT.<br /><br />See:<br /><br />For critics of Common Core, educational folly<br /><br />http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/12/02/4514150/critics-of-common-core-see-educational.html<br /><br />I suspect the opposition is mostly political and not educational, but, I'll keep looking.<br /><br />Of course, with the typical bungling from our federal government lately, I can see why people would be skeptical.<br /><br />Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-76553018971890694632013-12-03T07:18:23.233-05:002013-12-03T07:18:23.233-05:00So NC purchased the entire package from Pearson, i...So NC purchased the entire package from Pearson, including project management services and now it's the NC fault the project has problems? Pearson came in estimated the changes, said sure we can do that in that amount of time for that money just sign here. Then delivered NC unstable, unscalable product.<br /> <br />Yet, no drama, no hearings, no compelling Pearson to testify as to why the product they delivered is unable to scale for NC. To why they forced NC off of the old software when as we can see the results of the new software shows they had not done scalability and stability testing. Only the sound of crickets from the NC legislature.<br /> <br />So why is it in the best interest of the NC legislature so quick and vocal on other educational topics to remain silent on this?<br /> <br /> <br />http://www.ncwise.org/Documents/power_school_project/PowerSchool_Kickoff_Presentation_10-16-2012.pdf<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-62176633290067819772013-12-03T02:08:41.759-05:002013-12-03T02:08:41.759-05:00Open some area centers for district schools at CMS...Open some area centers for district schools at CMS showing how much CMS wants to change to make the public happy... oh wait they did that and then closed them all. <br /><br />Uh... let's ask for more money... oh wait CMS did that already<br /><br />Blame something like a computer glitch in a time when thousands could go up and write a query to produce these reports. <br /><br />In fact CMS let us know if you want some of us to come and do that for you. <br /><br />You said you had access to the info. Are your people just incapable of doing a small task, like getting it reporting, with out a prepackaged out of the box software program handed to them. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-8199302078570198742013-12-02T23:25:44.757-05:002013-12-02T23:25:44.757-05:00Thats all CMS is, A SHOW
Smoke and mirrors and r...Thats all CMS is, A SHOW<br /><br /><br />Smoke and mirrors and rearange the chairs as they waste millions of more state and federal dollars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-46777268880378792562013-12-02T22:19:54.716-05:002013-12-02T22:19:54.716-05:00Dangle a few federal $$$ in front of educrats and ...Dangle a few federal $$$ in front of educrats and watch the show begin!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-16145057768250665882013-12-02T18:09:02.417-05:002013-12-02T18:09:02.417-05:00Mass. is one of 15 states in the U.S. that is now ...Mass. is one of 15 states in the U.S. that is now moving away from Common Core. <br /><br />NC is a follower state in regards to education. When will they stop groveling at the feet of the Feds and ashew their money?<br /><br />All MOrrison and the BofE care about is that race to the top $.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-20099432922982696382013-12-02T17:57:11.762-05:002013-12-02T17:57:11.762-05:005:46
On the bright side: I'll take late accura...5:46<br />On the bright side: I'll take late accurate numbers versus historically fanciful McCully Squad "projected" numbers any day.<br /><br />AliciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-28294955361730420052013-12-02T17:46:29.292-05:002013-12-02T17:46:29.292-05:00A school system can't tally up numbers but the...A school system can't tally up numbers but they are the ones that are educating children? REALLY??? This is absurd! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-12833327958024044362013-12-02T17:43:32.292-05:002013-12-02T17:43:32.292-05:00States with the highest level of educational attai...States with the highest level of educational attainment. <br /><br /># 1 - Washington D.C.<br /># 2 - Massachusetts<br /><br />Average teacher salary:<br /><br />Massachusetts - $70,752<br />North Carolina - $46,605<br /><br />So, you mean to tell me that Pearson's MTEL is going to miraculously cure the "deplorable" state of teaching in NC? <br /><br />AliciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-64816568135808639082013-12-02T17:18:08.061-05:002013-12-02T17:18:08.061-05:00Isn't Pearson the same company that will be ma...Isn't Pearson the same company that will be making even more "Moo"-la out the wazzo after convincing our state to switch from the Praxis series to the Massachusetts MTEL for NC teacher licensure? Pearson designed the latest new and improved testing marvel that's been successful in a state with one of the highest number of citizens with college degrees and one of the highest teacher salaries in the country, correct? Higher Massachusetts standards to teach in North Carolina - ranked 48th in teacher pay? Not that I'm against higher teaching standards but did I miss something?<br /><br />Alicia<br />B.A., UMass/Amherst<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-1390504856755112632013-12-02T17:08:21.332-05:002013-12-02T17:08:21.332-05:00Just another joke in how CMS and NC spend millions...Just another joke in how CMS and NC spend millions on technology and wasted tests. Millions spent on programs and testing that is at best skewed data. More millions spent on how to measure the perfomance of teachers without any pay increase.<br /><br />WHEN WILL THIS MADNESS END ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-87151917378755651522013-12-02T16:57:39.806-05:002013-12-02T16:57:39.806-05:00NC DPI is following in the pathetic footsteps of C...NC DPI is following in the pathetic footsteps of CMeS:<br /><br />Ready<br />Fire<br />Aim<br /><br />Ann, follow the money and find answers. Do you have any other job to do at the C.O. ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-27641852459332917532013-12-02T16:44:29.669-05:002013-12-02T16:44:29.669-05:00Yes, and NC says, "We can implement the syste...Yes, and NC says, "We can implement the system for two times as many students in one third the time."<br /><br />Big DUH!<br /><br />Comparison to SC for some idea of how much longer it might take to implement the same system in NC just might have been a good idea, though.<br /><br />It just makes them look that much dumber for rushing through this.<br /><br />Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-33562687504463205762013-12-02T16:19:24.022-05:002013-12-02T16:19:24.022-05:00Since political correctness must be followed in pu...Since political correctness must be followed in public education, all references to the Easter Bunny and Santa must be stricken from the conversation.<br /><br />If data is to be brought by an entity, it will come from the Happy Human.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-72905990600842574752013-12-02T15:48:15.396-05:002013-12-02T15:48:15.396-05:00Maybe we should just believe in the Easter Bunny i...Maybe we should just believe in the Easter Bunny instead of Santa Claus!For what its worthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-42733541340256612562013-12-02T14:48:44.009-05:002013-12-02T14:48:44.009-05:00Pearson states that Powerschool was implemented fo...Pearson states that Powerschool was implemented for over 1 million SC students. Odd, SC shows just 700,000 or so students. <br /><br />Looking at the powerschool implementation for NC. Double the statewide student population, 2 school districts twice as large as the nearest SC district. Comparison to SC is not the best choice. <br /><br />Then looking at the number of reboots and reports of slowness without resolution comments says Pearson does not know what is causing the problem. <br /><br />http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/homebase/issues/status?category=LEA%20Outage%20Reporting&&archive=NoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-55295604922865998532013-12-02T13:54:43.778-05:002013-12-02T13:54:43.778-05:00The state of South Carolina implemented PowerSchoo...The state of South Carolina implemented PowerSchool over three years! NC is trying it in one year. Strike One.<br />The state of North Carolina requires customizations that go far beyond the version of PowerSchool that the state of SC requires. Strike Two.<br />This is where we stand right now. CMS is still in the batter's box but they are standing on the edge with reports and data that won't talk back and forth. Hence the lack of data for Scott!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com