Dismantling the “Teach to the Test” Mindset | Sal Khan & CA District Leaders

Can technology give teachers the permission they need to innovate? In this segment of the Khan Academy Reimagined for Districts roundtable, district leaders discuss the systemic pressure to prioritize test scores over creative, integrated learning. Amy Thomas, Director of Innovation Design & Learning at Alisal Union School District, explores how a focus on high-stakes testing creates a siloed approach to education. She emphasizes that to truly adopt new technology, we must first empower teachers to break free from rigid, antiquated instruction models.