Elementary and high school students will still be tested…
“Elementary and high school students will still be tested under the new law. There just won't be so much riding on the scores. Also the arts didn't disappear under the old law, No Child Left Behind. But, Christopher Woodside of the National Association for Music Education says with so much time spent testing math and reading, the arts suffered.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Testing emphasis reduces focus on arts, but arts persist despite policy shifts; concern over balanced education.
In simple terms: Testing focus harms arts, yet arts survive.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for balanced curricula.
Themes
education policy
testing
arts
balance
student development
Mood
concerned
analytical
optimistic
Type
editorial
policy analysis
advocacy
When to use this quote
- school testing
- arts funding
- policy reform
- student outcomes
- teacher advocacy
Key Concepts
public policy
curriculum design
equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools protect arts funding?
- What alternative assessments support holistic learning?
A Different Perspective
Arts may still be underfunded despite persistence.