Just read Jim Horn’s transcript of a speech he gave against NCLB. Whether you agree or disagree, go read it. Here’s a piece of his closing argument:

Recently, a quote by Cal State professor, Art Costa showed up on one of internet discussion groups, a quote that is horribly relevant today: "What was once educationally significant, but difficult to measure, has been replaced by what is insignificant and easy to measure. So now we test how well we have taught what we do not value."

Powerful read.