rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/letter/help-us-reduce-stress-your-classroom?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-letter-area-help-us-reduce-stress-your-classroom' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Louisiana Association of Educators https://actionnetwork.org/groups/louisiana-association-of-educators https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/letters/photos/000/034/556/normal/time_to_learn_slide.png Today's student testing craze has gone too far. Not only do state mandated standardized tests waste time and money, they distract students from meaningful learning. Louisiana children should have access to unique classroom experiences that ignite a love of learning; instead, their teachers' creativity is oftentimes stifled due to pressure to prepare for tests. Stand with the Louisiana Association of Educators (LAE) in its support of the following anti-testing actions: Diminishing the "teaching to the test" concept by insisting upon fewer state mandated standardized tests. This would free up valuable classroom time, allowing educators to focus on what is most important: instilling a love of learning in their students. Placing a stronger emphasis on locally-developed assessments that provide better and faster feedback to help drive real improvements in teaching and learning. Restoring the approach known as "grade-span testing" to give educators more time to teach and connect one-on-one with students, especially those most in need of extra help. Contact your lawmaker today and ask them to support HB 572 to reduce state mandated standardized testing. https://actionnetwork.org/letters/help-us-reduce-stress-your-classroom