The test-and-punish model simply hasn't helped our schools. Unfortunately, too few in the media and government are willing to honestly look at the problem that this system has created.

On May 3, comedian John Oliver took on the tests on his show. Watch the segment, and sign our Thank You to John Oliver to let him know we appreciate his work!

http://action.aft.org/c/44/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=10224

PLEASE CLICK ON LINK BELOW AND WATCH.

Fourth grade student sounds off on state testing

Sydney Smoot, a fourth grader at Brooksville Elementary, shared her concerns on testing in schools with members of the Hernando County School Board at their regular meeting on March 17, 2015.

https://youtu.be/ogBuz4dU5Ew

You can DOWNLOAD a sample NYS Test Refusal Form below by Clicking on the Active Link.

nys_test_refusal_form_2015.pdf