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Sunday, October 9, 2011

Grumpy Educators: South Carolina Virtual School sends student packing

Grumpy Educators: South Carolina Virtual School sends student packing:

South Carolina Virtual School sends student packing

On October 8, 2011, South Carolina parent Gretchen Herrera was informed that her son was withdrawn by the virtual public school school officials due to her refusal to allow her son to take further standardized testing. School officials have ignored the complex existing medical condition and doctor's evaluation that the testing exacerbates the condition. The parent received this letter:

Dear Learning Coach,