Put a Halt to Testing
The RI General Assembly and Department of Education
As parents, educators and community members, we say enough is enough. We are taking a stand against the misuse and overuse of standardized testing in our schools. We want to restore time for real teaching and learning.
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The RI General Assembly and Department of Education
From:
[Your Name]
As parents, educators and community members, we appeal to you to reconsider the current burden of standardized testing placed on our students and schools. Instead, we support:
* The rights of all parents to opt-out their children from this standardized testing without fear of repercussions. We call for the passage of Rep. Gregg Amore's bill, H 5845, which requires the RI Commissioner of Education to establish an opt-out procedure for all districts.
* A reduction in testing across all grade levels and a return to the focus on the whole child educational concept, with adequate support for library, music, art, physical education, and recess programs.