DISD Scores Big Improvement on Test Scores, But Hinojosa Needs Schooling

An alert FrontBurnervian has asked that draw attention to today’s front-page story about DISD’s improved TAKS scores. This is good news, indeed — although it must be noted that the test changed this year, and everyone statewide seems to have made similar dramatic improvement. Superintendent Michael Hinojosa was cautious to crow too loudly about the results, which I appreciate. What I didn’t appreciate was the way he said it:

“You always are skeptical when these numbers come back, especially the dramatic gains. That’s why you don’t want to celebrate too early. My first comment was, ‘All data is relative; I’ve got to compare it.'”

Yes, he’s right. All data ARE relative. Am I a bastard for pointing this out?