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Standardized Testing: The Debate
Standardized Testing: The Debate
The Earth School Teachers Want You to Know
The Earth School Teachers Want You to Know
March 31, 2016
Dear Neighborhood School and Earth School Communities,
When I found out that teachers and administrators are not allowed, this year to discuss opting out of the standardized tests, I immediately contacted Dyanthe and asked what Michelle Haring and I can do to present some ideas about testing and why opting out is important. We feel this “gag order” is disrespectful of the whole educational process, and all of those who are most directly involved. Read more...
Una carta sobre la educación pública y las pruebas estatales (“tests”)
Dear Families,
Our staff recognizes the inherent discomfort in discussing differences in educational values and choices. Our commitment to the children in our community continues to be our priority regardless of the testing choices of families. This year, we will have students who sit for the State Tests and they will be nurtured and supported through the process. We will also have students who opt out of State Tests and they will be nurtured and supported through alternative learning and assessments activities.
Articles & Videos About The Testing Debate
Articles & Videos About The Testing Debate
Race and the Standardized Testing Wars | New York Times, April 23, 2016
‘Opt out:’ Teachers email parents to boycott Common Core tests | New York Post, April 4, 2016
VIDEO: Todd Farley: Your Kids, Bad Data, and Corporate Profits | YouTube, April 5, 2015
VIDEO: Watch Earth School teacher, Jia Lee, defy Schools Chancellor to Critique Common Core, Encourage Opt-Out | NBC New York, April 6, 2016
Despite Protests on State Testing, Some New York City Parents Are Happy to Opt In | New York Times, April 1, 2016
Diane Ravitch: Why all parents should opt their kids out of high-stakes standardized tests | Washington Post, April 3 2016
Standardized testing blunders just keep on coming | Washington Post, April 6 2016,
Aiming to diversify, city’s opt-out advocates highlight information ‘inequity’ | Politico New York, March 30 2016
AUDIO: To Opt Out or Not? Dueling Messages Before Next Week's Tests | WNYC.org, March 30, 2016
Members of advocacy group NYC Opt Out want all parents to be 'aware they have a choice' | Daily News, March 30, 2016
The city's use of a non-profit to pay irresponsible preK vendors and get around the procurement rules | NYC Public School Parents Blog, April 24, 2016
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