Must-reads for February 16, 2012

A great guest commentary in yesterday’s Denver Post about the importance of opting out kids from the CSAP/TCAP.
This is an important piece about Colorado’s college remediation rates and how well (or not) DPS is preparing kids for college. Hint: it’s getting worse.
I felt a slight rumble in the earth when I read this op-ed from a couple of the “reform” devotees on DPS’ remediation rate. I sense a disturbance in the force…(just kidding)
Parents Across America is hosting a national conference call about how to push back on the corporate reform agenda. It’s free (except for any phone long distance charges), and here are the details.
Dr. Nancy Carlsson Paige (Matt Damon’s mom…yes, THAT Matt Damon) has a lot to say about how the test-prep mentality is hurting kids in the younger grades.