April, 2008

If “The Poor Will Always Be with Us,” So Too Will Low Test Scores

by Richard Rothstein
The Conversation
April 22nd, 2008

Frederick Hess’ latest contribution misunderstands my position in one respect: I would never suggest, and have never suggested, that the social and economic reforms I mentioned should be supported primarily because they would raise student achievement. There are many reasons, for example, to want to ensure that children have adequate health care besides the fact [...]

Read: If “The Poor Will Always Be with Us,” So Too Will Low Test Scores

The Danger of Grand “Fixes”

by Frederick Hess
The Conversation
April 21st, 2008

I found Mr. Rothstein’s discussion of the various critiques somewhat less convincing than his initial essay primarily on two counts. Allowances should be made in light of the fact that he was asked to address three discordant responses and, given that Mr. Strong and Mr. Stern have already weighed in, I will try to fashion [...]

Read: The Danger of Grand “Fixes”