If you are someone who is interested thinking about data differently or perhaps critiquing the current system of emphasizing Rigor, Grit, and Testing, I highly recommend this blog post.
Dear Teachers: Feed the Data Monster. Rigorously and with Grit. | teacherbiz
Dear teachers, Now that the 2014-2015 school year is well underway, I’m writing to you with a friendly reminder of what everyone already knows: