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How to Write a Persuasive Letter About High-Stakes TestingA well-written letter to a state assembly member can turn a personal concern about standardized testing into a clear request for legislative action. Elected…
How New York’s Opt-Out Movement Changed Public EducationNew York’s opt-out movement began as a parent-led response to the rapid expansion of Common Core testing, but it soon became a broader campaign about…
How to Read Your Child’s State Test ScoresA state test score can look precise, but it is only one limited snapshot of a child’s academic performance. The number on a report does not capture curiosity,…
Why New York adopted Common Core without parent inputNew York’s adoption of the Common Core State Standards was presented as a technical education decision, but for many families it became a major change in how…
How Parents Can File a New York Student Data Privacy ComplaintA child’s school records can include grades, attendance, test results, disability information, health details, disciplinary history, family contact…
1spin4win: One Spin, One Chance, One Hell of a Ride1spin4win: One Spin, One Chance, One Hell of a Ride You know that feeling when you’re standing at the edge of a two-up ring, the penny spinning in the air, and…
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