Monday, February 9, 2009

"Orlando-area students learn to escape the FCAT writing 'cage'" (Orlando Sentinel, 02/09/09)

At Southwood Elementary in Orange County, writing is infused into every subject, to make putting words to paper interesting, fun and relevant.

And to make sure it is not a neglected subject.

But learning to write does not involve memorized formulas or phrases to use on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. "I'm proud of our teachers that we don't teach them to pass the test," Principal Laurie Storch said.

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