My oldest son is headed to a public school next year in a suburb which has felt very minimal consequences from high stakes testing. He previously attended a Waldorf school where high stakes testing simply doesn't exist. I am now joining the ranks of opt-outers and have begun my journey by putting it all on the table before we even start the school year. Not only will it be interesting to see my son's transition into public school, I will also be interesting to share my own feelings about opting out now that I am also required to take action as a parent. Here we go folks. My first letter. I'll keep you posted on our progress.
Hi Mr. ------------,
I thought it would be easier to email you since it said on the website that you respond more quickly to email :) My name is Peggy Robertson and my son, Sam, is planning to attend -------- next fall - he will be in 8th grade.
