February
On The Cover

W. James Popham
Today's standardized tests are not the best way to evaluate schools or students.
Hansel Burley
Standardized assessments can tell us what students know, but the tests have their limits.
Departments
- Your Turn
February 2002 Your Turn
Editorial Staff
Your chance to tell us what you think. This month, You Say: We pledge allegiance. We Ask: about states' tests.
- Research
Reforming the Unions
Susan Black
Does the 'new unionism' pay off in student achievement? The jury's still out.
- School Law
A Turf War Over Open Meetings
Benjamin Dowling-Sendor
The law governing how boards do business is broadly defined.
- Adviser
February 2002 Adviser
Editorial Staff
What would you do if ... your board wanted to require student ID cards?