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Public commenters press board on departmental autonomy and limits of standardized testing
Summary
During public comment the board heard a resident urging department‑level autonomy in curriculum and a Carriville Education Association representative arguing that standardized test labels do not capture students’ and teachers’ full work.
During the public‑comment portion of the April 30 meeting, two speakers urged the board to reconsider aspects of curriculum and assessment.
James Pruitt, introduced by the chair and given three minutes, criticized current practices and urged the board to "empower your department heads" and "treat them like CEOs," arguing that department leaders should have…
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