New York’s opt-out movement grew from a local response to excessive standardized testing into a statewide campaign for parental rights, student privacy, and…
A New York State school report card contains far more than a single test score. It brings together information about enrollment, attendance, graduation,…
Families sometimes ask whether a child can skip New York State assessments because testing conflicts with religious beliefs, personal convictions, or a broader…
Elementary schools are expected to nurture the whole child, yet the growing emphasis on standardized assessment can narrow the definition of achievement. When…
Families who question standardized testing often begin with a private concern: a child is anxious, overwhelmed, or spending too much classroom time preparing…
The Common Core State Standards emerged from a national policy effort led primarily by the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State…
A school district’s testing policy affects instructional time, student stress, family decisions, and the use of sensitive education records. Yet parents often…
Parent triggers are laws or organized processes that give families a formal role in changing a low-performing school. Depending on the state, parents may…
Families in New York may decide that standardized testing does not serve their child’s educational needs. Creating a thoughtful plan for declining state…