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To: TigerPaw who wrote (256388)10/19/2005 2:44:09 PM
From: steve harris  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1573259
 
I disagree with you thinking student performance is related to teacher's pay.

On an unrelated issue, money is more important to an school's administration than students...

kthv.com

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) -- Arkansas State's leading returning scorer is sitting out because he refuses to wear Adidas shoes. Indians players are obligated to wear Adidas shoes because of a school contract.



To: TigerPaw who wrote (256388)10/19/2005 8:52:40 PM
From: SilentZ  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1573259
 
>I'm convinced the real reason for these tests is to drive students into paying for private schools.

Without a doubt. That's been transparent from day one.

-Z



To: TigerPaw who wrote (256388)10/20/2005 1:17:22 PM
From: tejek  Respond to of 1573259
 
I'm convinced the real reason for these tests is to drive students into paying for private schools.

Dang! It never dawned on me........you are probably right. And its working.

ted