Tests are supposed to tell us how our kids are doing in school, but we’ve struggled nationally and in Alaska to figure out the right tests to use and even to define what we want the tests to tell us. On this edition of Hometown Alaska, we’ll look at how Anchorage students are tested and ask if the system is working. What should young people get from our schools, and how should we measure their success?
HOST:Â Charles Wohlforth
GUESTS:
- Mike Hanley, commissioner, Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
- Martina Henke, coodinator, language arts, Anchorage School District
LINKS:
- ADN: Alaska Education Department Will Replace New Tests
- Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
PARTICIPATE:
- Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752  (statewide) during the live broadcast (2:00 – 3:00pm)
- Send email to hometown@alaskapublic.org before, during or after the live broadcast (e-mails may be read on air)
- Post your comment or question below (comments may be read on air)
LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, January 27, 2015, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Alaska time)
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, January 27, 2015, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Alaska time)
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