Members of the NJ State Government, please vote to support A3079 which makes standardized testing before Grade 3 illegal, A4165 which provides a legal PARCC Opt-Out, and A4190 / S2768 which limits the use of PARCC results, as well as similar legislation. We believe that school students should be learning, not preparing for and taking standardized tests. We believe that clear and present conflicts of interest exist in the way that Pearson testing and education products are being utilized in schools across the state of NJ. Thank you.
Why is this important?
On Thursday February 12th 2015, the NJ State Legislature's Education Committee will vote on whether or not to recommend to make standardized testing (such as PARCC) illegal before grade 3 and to force schools to provide an Opt-Out policy for older students. A third legislation under discussion would limit the use of PARCC results for the next 3 years. It is imperative that the many wonderful legislators who have sponsored and co-sponsored these bills go into session with the views of their constituents in hand and available to share with others. By signing this petition, you give our elected officials the tools they need to get the job done.
