Andy Hargreaves, Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa; Carol Campbell, Professor at the University of Edinburgh; and Louis Volante, Distinguished Professor of Educational Studies at Brock University, wrote a piece recently published in the The Toronto Star about a new comprehensive review of Ontario's EQAO testing system. Andy Hargreaves, Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa; Carol Campbell, Professor at the University of Edinburgh; and Louis Volante, Distinguished Professor of Educational Studies at Brock University, wrote a piece recently published in the The Toronto Star about lessons learned from the last comprehensive review of Ontario’s EQAO testing system following the announcement of a new review by the provincial government.
They write:
“So, let’s have a review — by all means. But let’s make it inclusive, balanced and focused on children’s needs and the public good, rather than on economic interests. Create a diverse advisory body. Involve the public, learners, and the education profession. Compare with similar systems, internationally. And follow educational evidence — not political or free market ideologies.”
Continue reading the full article on The Toronto Star website.
