John Thompson: “Proficiency” Is NOT Grade Level, Not Even in Oklahoma

John Thompson: “Proficiency” Is NOT Grade Level, Not Even in Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s State Superintendent, Ryan Walters, changed last years’ testing cut scores, redefining the term “proficient” in the state’s accountability data. Fortunately, there has been a bipartisan backlash against Walters’ lack of transparency when making the change, which looked like an effort to trick Oklahomans into believing that he had improved student outcomes. But, this month, the Oklahoma Commission for Educational Quality and Accountabi…