Feb 7, 2015
The MEA (Manchester Teacher’s Union) has sent down and edict to all of its members to fight parents on the refusal of the Smarter Balance test. This is not a reflection on ALL teachers. As we know some Manchester teachers have come forward to fight on behalf of...
Feb 1, 2015
The NH DOE has the “Parent Refusal” Policy for the STATEWIDE Smarter Balanced Assessment located on their website under Accountability/Assessment: NH Alternate Assessment based on Alternate Achievement Standards: Participation Criteria, Guidance &...
Feb 1, 2015
Still thinking about letting your kids take the Smarter Balanced Assessment in the Spring? I’d suggest you read through this first: http://idahoansforlocaleducation.com/2014/03/sbac-psychometric-testing/ SBAC and Psychometric Testing Filed in Uncategorized...
Jan 25, 2015
We posted a form you could download to use when informing the school you are REFUSING the Common Core Standardized tests. We liked this one from a parent so much, we decided to POST it incase you’d like to use it too. Teacher and Principal, Please accept this...
Jan 20, 2015
Use this form to opt out of the Smarter Balanced Assessment used in conjunction with Common Core. Smarter Balanced Assessment Refusal Form [PDF]
Jan 13, 2015
Hopefully the following information will help parents put to rest their fundamental rights to guide and direct the education of their children. We know parents have been receiving conflicting information from their school administrators on whether or not they have...