My 52 Views on High-Stakes Tests
WE ARE GOING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION, AMERICA!!!!
Today marks the second week of NJASK testing here in New Jersey. Grades 5 and 6 began testing this morning, and make-ups are being conducted for 7th and 8th graders that weren't tested last week.
Last week parents were told that if they insisted on opting out their child's test would be scored a zero and their child would be placed in remedial classes next year.
Reports are coming in today that students are being forced to sit through make-up sessions even though they opted out last week. The only options presented to parents are to keep children home during the make-ups or have their child pulled from class only to sit in front of a blank test booklet.
NJ opt-outers are attempting to work with administrators to come up with more student-centered solutions for