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Re: TeacherInsight - Thoughts & Advice
Posted by ftt on 6/26/09

    On 6/25/09, Miss Independent wrote:
    > I can't sue without having signed a contract.
    >
    > I understand the test sucks and people hate it. I am thinking
    > that maybe I can sign the contract AND THEN take the test.
    >
    > Does anyone have any opinions about this idea? I spoke to my
    > boyfriend who is a teacher and told me to just take the test
    and
    > pretend that you are in a perfect world with perfect students
    > and approach it like that. Sort of like the Texes tests.
    >
    > I do agree with his line of thinking and wanted to hear advice
    > from outside my social/career circle.


    If you are turned down for a loan, you have the right, under the
    Fair Credit and Reporting Act, to know why. Personally, I think
    the reasoning should be the same here. Basically, I see
    districts refusing to interview anyone who has not passed this
    test. That makes it a job requirement, like a BA degree or a
    license. This requirement should be stated upfront and
    explained fully.

    And how do these people know that the test doesn't contain bias
    against minorities or men or women or older people who may
    interpret the test questions differently or read social
    situations differently? I want Gallup to prove that it doesn't
    discriminate against me. What are the demographics of people
    who take the test vs. people who pass? It's going to have to
    take someone brave to call schools on this one.

     
     

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