Parent opts child out of field test and opts into meaningful learning
Opt Out of Field Tests |
In many states the system isn't done stealing instructional time. They are now going into a round of field testing where they use children as involuntary subjects on which to experiment. Parents should know that they DO NOT have to do this. They can opt their child out as New York City parent and teacher Veronica Vega is doing. Below is her opt out letter which can be used as a model for other parents who value student learning.
Dear Principal,
Please do not allow my child Steven Herrera Jr. in 5th grade to sit for any New York state field test in any