New York Opt Out Update
This post was first shared at Children should not be a number. While much of the information is specific to New York, there are many insights here for all of us. Please read.
After my own experience and discussions with other parents from around New York who opted out last year, here are some suggestions to boycott all mandated high-stakes testing this year:
Contact your child’s school as soon as possible to inform the administration that your child will not be taking the state exam or any state/federal mandated test. Use example letters from here, here andhere.Opt-outers from around New York State have found a variety of different reactions to the exam boycotts:
- Some schools have been completely receptive to the opt-out request by allowing:
- Students who opt-out to go to kindergarten or first grade class and help out!
Canvass the Neighborhoods: Action for the Week of 9/30/12
It is time to canvass the neighborhoods. Create a flyer using our tool kit or use the flyer below. Place it under windshield wipers, doormats and on community bulletin boards at grocery stores – be creative! Your flyer could also … MORE