The ascendance of the human species is due more than anything else to the ability of our minds to understand and control the conditions of life. Today, as we cross the threshold of inventing life itself, the world we're creating is presenting us with challenges that could be our downfall if not met with ingenuity and creativity.
Education is our best hope for addressing these challenges, for there is not a single problem facing the human race whose solution is not rooted in education. In recognition of this, the Marshall McLuhan Center seeks to promote excellence in our educational systems.
Our objective is to promote continuous improvement in the models, methods, and outcomes of our educational systems by working with the intersections of public opinion, politics, policy, and practice
STANDARDIZED TESTING OUTCOMES PROJECT
This project is a comprehensive look into the uses and outcomes of standardized testing in the U.S.
Assess the Assessment
Standardized testing has come to dominate the assessment landscape of pre-college education. This project provides education professionals and policy makers with a resource for making decisions about how to improve education assessment.
Scope
We look deeply into the context of High Stakes Standardized Testing: its definition, premises, and the uses to which it has been put.
Alternatives
We will also venture into a comprehensive look at alternative forms of assessment.
Dissemination
Cconsiderable effort will be made to disseminate this work via a variety of media and methods to diverse audiences, including educators, legislators, and other policy makers.
Brief prepared for President Jimmy Carter
