Truth and Justice
I will be as harsh as truth, and uncompromising as justice… I am in earnest, I will not equivocate, I will not excuse, I will not retreat a single inch, and I will be heard.- William Lloyd Garrison
This is the year of opt out. It will be a year like no other. We must gather our tools, gather our community and be ready to push forward.
We begin by launching our Back to School Protest Pack. We have created a pack that will help you navigate many of the actions you need to take, while having the tools to educate others. Please know that this is just Phase 1 of our Truth and Justice Campaign.
Begin by familiarizing yourself with the guides found in the Back to School Protest Pack, and be sure to locate your individual opt out/state guide under “Opt Out Guides by State.”
The Back to School Protest Pack includes:
Opt Out of High Stakes Testing Guide
Early Childhood Guide (created in partnership with Nancy Carlsson-Paige and her colleagues at DEY)
Parent Guide to Common Core
A Brief Summary of the Origins of Common Core
Teacher Talking Points against Common Core
Portfolio Evaluation Parent Letter (include THIS with your opt out/refusal letter!)
Finally, we appreciate any donations to receive our official 501(c)(3) status.
Check these items off your school supply list, be heard, and do not retreat.
With Truth and Justice,
United Opt Out Administrators
