Episode 29: Opting to Opt Out
The Opt Out movement is gaining momentum. Just this week (the week of October 19, 2015), politicians in Florida and even President Obama’s camp have come out and finally commented on the growing concerns for our education system. Student are being tested too much and we have to take a stand.
The Opt Out movement is exactly what it sounds like, parents, students, and even some teachers are opting out of the state mandated tests! An entire school district here in Florida has recently stated that they will no longer comply with the high stakes testing, instead opting for nationally normed tests, such as the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, which have good psychometric properties and are well established.
In this podcast, Drs. Berney and Richard talk about the growing concerns of testing our students and begin the conversation on Opting Out. Join us and let’s make change happen.
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Rosemarie Stallworth-ClarkPosted on9:57 pm - Oct 30, 2015
in the morning…(Saturday, October 31, 2015) here at Georgia Southern University at the Colkege of Education, “we” are hosting an “Education Forum” on “testing and Accountability in the Public Schools.” I wish you were HERE to share what you know.
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