While newer version calculators and interactive whiteboards can make a positive difference, they only do so if the teacher is allowed to be unique and innovative unburdened by the multitude of worthless websites and links that academic pedagogists believe are inspirational. Unorthodox uses of audio and visual materials can add breadth and depth to mundane uses of superior technologies if the status quo would relinquish control and allow it to happen.

Praxis scores, when stricly enforced are a major detriment toward allowing novel, inspirational approaches to student achievement. Some of the best teachers are screened out when they come in one or two points low on a Praxis test that they did not even wish to take. Had the system passed them through the overly restrictive filters, schools and students, could have benefited from the individual teachers’ vast, unconventional knowledge.