Five Tips for Refusing the Test
Spring assessments are right around the corner so parents who want to opt their kids out should start that process now. Here are five tips that will help you refuse the test
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Things to Come in K-12 Education: Predictions for 2018
J.R. Wilson: The education system has changed so much so rapidly in the last fifteen to twenty years that it is anyone’s guess as to what will happen in the future. Here are a few of my guesses for 2018.
Judge Rules in Favor of Parents on Florida’s Mandatory Third Grade Retention
Judge Karen Gievers ordered that some Florida third graders to be promoted where school districts did not allow “a teacher-compiled portfolio.”
Maryland School District Recognizes Student Right to Refuse
The Frederick County Board of Education in Maryland last week passed a policy that recognizes a student’s right to refuse standardized assessments.
Florida Parents Sue to Make 180 Days Count
Florida parents whose children are being threatened with being retained in 3rd grade after opting-out of the state reading assessment are fighting back.
Alaska Legislature Passes Important Parental Rights Bill
The Alaska Legislature passed an important piece of legislation that recognizes a parent’s right to opt their child out of assessments and certain classes.
Chicago Public Schools Hindering Some Students From Opting Out
Chicago Public Schools have hindered students from opting-out when state law is clear they have the right to refuse to take the PARCC assessment.
New York Sees Massive Number of Assessment Opt-Outs Again
The assessment opt-out movement in New York is alive and well and growing as students take the Common Core ELA Assessment this week.
USDED: No Student Assessment Opt-Outs Allowed
The U.S. Dept. of Education said student assessment opt-outs are not allowed for the 2016 assessments, will this be a policy John King pursue under ESSA?
Bill Requiring Wisconsin Schools to Inform Parents of Opt-Out Rights Filed
Legislation has been filed by Wisconsin lawmakers that requires school districts to inform parents of their opt-out rights and provide certain information.