A recording of a superintendent who likens Opt Out to parents who don’t like Halloween or Christmas

I have heard some reasonable arguments against Opt Out.  While I may not agree with the speaker, I understand their reasoned point of view.  Sadly, many…

School District says if you opt out, we will still test you.

Phoenix Central Schools

Request that prompted the threat to ban a parent from email

March 5, 2015 Dear Mr Henner, Thank you for all that you do for our school. I am writing to respectfully inform you that my children,…

Letter from Superintendent threatening to ban parent from email

From: dhenner@ovcs.org To: charshansmith@hotmail.com Subject: RE: Smith Children Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:19:14 +0000 Charlene, you are welcomed to call me in my office if…

Hauppauge letter about testing and test prep

My letter to the NYS legislature on APPR

Below is the letter I will send to every member of the Senate and Assembly.  Have you sent a letter? Please share this with colleagues and…

Angry Andy’s Failing Schools & the Finger of Blame

Originally posted on School Finance 101:
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office has released a report in which it identifies what it refers to in bold type on…