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I think one of the reasons why we rank so low is the past reliance on standardized testing. My kids are no longer in Warwick Schools so I don't know how they are taught now but between 2007 - 2013, my kids spent most their time preparing for standardized tests. Many times teachers ran out of time to cover subjects and they were still required to answer questions without any prep or studying. Frustration was on both sides and it seems like the entire foundation of education and learning was narrowly focused on passing these tests. If i remember correctly, grants or money was tied to overall placement.

I have many issues with the WTU but I do realize that the vast majority of teachers are hard working men and women. I think there is enough blame to go around as to why we are in the middle of the road. I hope that with the contact dispute over and the retro pay being released, we will see our teachers doing what they do best and seeing our scores rise so that we are more competitive with our neighbors. Here is to a better 2018 for the children of Warwick!