No Kindergartner Left Behind. Kids Grab Your Number 2 Pencils!

The New York Times is reporting this morning that New York City is asking public elementary school principles to consider opting into a pilot program that will administer standardized tests to children in kindergarten through 2nd grade. The federal law "No Child Left Behind" requires children beginning in 3rd grade to test and New York City has been a big proponent of using tests to evaluate the progress of students, teachers and schools.  Some educators are reportedly voicing some big concerns.  The counter argument — teachers are spending too much time already teaching to tests and children that young should be focused on sharing and creativity.