>New task force tackles familiar topic: College and career readiness
Three years ago, a large state-appointed task force issued a plan for “redesigning” the state’s public high schools to better prepare students for college and work.
This month, the state is back at it — a different governor and task force but a familiar mission to define “college and career readiness” and set new requirements for courses and testing.
Yet for all the déjà vu, the results may be a bit different this time, given that national standardized tests are coming and that accountability — for schools, students, and especially teachers — has become a major concern.
That may be why the Christie administration insists that this time will be different. (Mooney, NJ Spotlight)