David Heistad
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- A Lesson on Learning: Behind No Child Left Behind - Testing
As part of the series “A Lesson on Learning: Behind No Child Left Behind,” MPR reporter Tim Pugmire reports on the debate over effectiveness of added testing for students.
- Statewide 8th grade basic skills tests results
Some analysis of the results of the 8th grade basic skills tests, with Kate Trewick, Assistant Commissioner for Teaching & Learning at the MN Dept of Children, Families and Learning; David Heistad, Director of Research, Evaluation and Assessment for the Minneapolis Public Schools; and State Rep. Becky Kelso, Chair of the House K-12 Education Finance Division. The group also answers listener questions. Sandra Peterson, the President of the Minnesota Federation of Teachers, is also interviewed.
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