[wastedyears]

The article tells us that the New York school system is quite confused about its testing. It doesn't tell us anything about whether the students are learning what they need to be taught. But my guess is that they are not now nor have they ever been taught what they need to know.

You're absolutely right, and I know it quite well; I spent 13 years in NYC public education - 5 in high school to boot.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Jiminy Christmas, you poor kid. You’re gonna be in analysis for the rest of your life.