Categories Quote by Jonathan Kozol
“If you could lead through testing, the U.S. would lead the world in all education categories. When are people going to understand you don't fatten your lambs by weighing them?”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Shame of the Nation by Jonathan Kozol, 1999
Effective assessment should guide learning, not punish or label students, fostering true educational leadership.
In simple terms: Testing should help, not hurt, learning.
Key Takeaway
Use assessments to improve teaching.
Themes
education
assessment
equity
leadership
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
educational
policy.
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- school administration
- national education policy
Key Concepts
formative assessment
student-centered learning
policy reform
Questions to Reflect On
- How can assessments be more supportive?
- What changes would reduce fear of testing?
A Different Perspective
Testing can become punitive if not designed carefully.
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