After two years at UCLA, I decided to leave. I was convinced that no amount of education would help a black man get a job.
Jackie RobinsonRead
We don’t really care about test scores. We care about adult outcomes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The focus should be on the long-term success of individuals rather than just their performance on standardized tests.
This quote emphasizes the importance of evaluating educational success based on the real-world outcomes of students as adults, rather than solely relying on test scores as a measure of their potential. It advocates for a broader perspective on education that prioritizes the overall well-being and achievements of individuals in society, suggesting that we should assess educational effectiveness based on how well students thrive in their adult lives.
Themes
EducationOutcomesSuccessTest ScoresLong-Term
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion at an educational conference about assessment methods.
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