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Monday, August 29, 2011

Grassroots Organizing on Website and Facebook to Fight for Kids (Susan Ohanian Speaks Out)

yahoo good news (Susan Ohanian Speaks Out):

Grassroots Organizing on Website and Facebook to Fight for Kids

Susan Notes: The time to act is NOW. TODAY. Join hundreds of other people in this action.


by Susan Ohanian

There's very good news to report. Take a look at United Opt Out National and join the Facebook group Opt Out of State Test: The National Movement.

Everybody whines about state standardized tests. But this group replaces whining with action. And you can join.

Here is the beginning of their Mission Statement: Members of this site are parents, educators, and social activists who are dedicated to the elimination of high stakes testing in public education. We use this site to collaborate, exchange ideas, support one another, share information and initiate