#Teachers, #Principals, and the Snitches Who Care
I told you all to watch New York, and I meant it.
The movement has changed from “opt out” to “refuse.” Parents across the state, in dramatically increasing numbers, are organizing and preparing themselves for the magic of April 16. When the state standardized tests are administered on that date, students of all ages and ZIP codes will politely shake their heads, push it away, offer an “I refuse this test” note, or simply sit and wait. It is a quiet act of civil disobedience to bring an important change. And now we know how Super Bowl players must feel the night before the big game.
Parents and students across the state have had open discussions with each other, with teachers and principals, and with other parents and students. We’ve shared data, stories, and knowledge. We’ve supported each other through trials and successes. The bottom line is that we know what’s best for our kids, we know the state leadership of New York is leading us down a destructive path, and we are taking a stand.
The movement has changed from “opt out” to “refuse.” Parents across the state, in dramatically increasing numbers, are organizing and preparing themselves for the magic of April 16. When the state standardized tests are administered on that date, students of all ages and ZIP codes will politely shake their heads, push it away, offer an “I refuse this test” note, or simply sit and wait. It is a quiet act of civil disobedience to bring an important change. And now we know how Super Bowl players must feel the night before the big game.
Parents and students across the state have had open discussions with each other, with teachers and principals, and with other parents and students. We’ve shared data, stories, and knowledge. We’ve supported each other through trials and successes. The bottom line is that we know what’s best for our kids, we know the state leadership of New York is leading us down a destructive path, and we are taking a stand.
