tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5661138567584362037.post3881080993265477403..comments2016-01-28T06:05:47.413-08:00Comments on Thoughts on Oklahoma Education: ACT: The Time is NowDr. Jason Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15406455995007564285noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5661138567584362037.post-52195546480388984842015-02-08T18:24:44.743-08:002015-02-08T18:24:44.743-08:00I think rebuttal blogs are fine! I appreciate your...I think rebuttal blogs are fine! I appreciate your opinion Jason, but (yes there's nearly always a but!) I provided many, many links that show ACT Aspire is directly aligned to the Common Core and the other ACT tests are as well. IOWA's test for upper grades DOES indicate college and career readiness, though it would certainly be worth it to find out the thoughts of college admissions offices as to the reliability of the test. <br /><br />We're on the same page here - less testing, better predictability in testing - we just don't want to start down a road that could very well disconnect parents, kids and our state representation from the local decision making we all appreciate. Thanks for your blog! Jenni L. Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16384751674062669863noreply@blogger.com