The Assessment Tree is displayed in our classroom as a relic or monument of an allegedly over-tested young woman. Its long, draping arms nearly resemble a creeping ghost, a symbol of death, torture, and end. It appears disheveled, mangled, ravaged, and malnourished. We have glimpses of diagrams, text, questions and answers; yet only glimpses. Could this be a symbol of the heavy hand of assessment over this girl's life? Could this represent not only her attitude toward oppressive testing, but also the standing state of her psyche? Have assessments done more damage to her than helped her? Would she know either way?
Maybe America liberated Iraq. Maybe. But maybe the country's cities, towns, and structures are in complete disarray and rubble. Are they better off? Should we offer to repair? Maybe.
Either way, I have decided not to eat of this tree.
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