tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10004193.post2509888953274937236..comments2024-03-28T12:48:28.954-05:00Comments on Educational Equity, Politics & Policy in Texas: Gov. Rick Perry signs House Bill (HB) 3Angela Valenzuelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377527828841110131noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10004193.post-39422510346784118412009-07-31T18:23:05.022-05:002009-07-31T18:23:05.022-05:00Thanks for posting this, Angela. I still don't...Thanks for posting this, Angela. I still don't think that the majority of Texas, especially those who will be most affected, know that this occurred. As concerning as many parts of this bill are we have to give recognition to all of your hard work. Because you made your research on multiple criteria assessment accessible, third grade children will no longer be assessed [or retained] solely based on their test performance. Instead, their grades, attendance, classroom performance, and teacher and parent input will be considered. Seeing this kind of holistic assessment in statute is a MAJOR and MONUMENTAL victory!!! Another victory was witnessing Texas legislators publicly criticize and denounce testing and advocate for multiple criteria assessment. You totally epitomize what can happen when we dream big and stay the course when it comes to advocating for children and equity.Dr. Patricia D. Lópezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06867396721118248997noreply@blogger.com