On January 17th 2019, stated education officials changed the way the evaluate public schools. It isn't what they are saying that has people talking. It's what they aren't saying. Listen to Tom break down what appears to be going on, give a little context, and then offer free advice to state officials on how to move forward.&nbsp;
Want more? Check these out:&nbsp;
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 <li>// <a href="http://gradgrinds.com/2019/01/23/the-curious-case-of-new-york-state-school-accountability-changes/">The Curious Case of New York State Accountability Changes</a></li>
 <li>// <a href="http://gradgrinds.com/2017/02/01/howard-gardner-on-the-limits-of-assessments/">Howard Gardner on the Limits of Assessments</a></li>
 <li>// And more over on <a href="www.gradgrinds.com">Gradgrind's</a></li>
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Episode 2: Why and how does New York State evaluate the quality of public education?

Education doesn't get talked about the way it should. Bloggers and news media sensationalize it. Politicians use it as campaign fuel. Insta teachers stream cute pics of classroom decor and coffee mugs. But that's not close to what education is all about. Worse, it can distract us from the complexities of the way children, parents, teachers, and communities experience learning in America. On Teach FM, education professor Tom Liam Lynch offers unfiltered insight on all things teaching, learning, and education.