More than a Number

More than a Number: How State Testing is Affecting the Educational and Emotional Health of our Students The forum on April 10th drew nearly 1,000 attendees in what proved to be an informative and empowering evening for parents and educators alike. Information from the Panel Discussion View a video of the entire panel discussion: youtu.be/m9MGK4zvH-Q Download the Presentation used during the event through this link.  View a copy of Dr. Johnson's Letter through this link. Links Discussed during the Panel Discussion Long Island Opt Out Facebook group New York Stop Testing (More Opt Out information for New York parents) Carol's Petition Against High Stakes Testing Leonie's Class Size Matters website (a must read) Parent Letter to Prevent the Sharing of Student Data with InBloom Hofstra University Counseling Center Contact your local Legislator Our politicians have the power to make changes. This will happen only if they feel the need to even question the direction our schools have taken. This will happen only if they hear from parents! Identify and contact your local legislator using the following links: New York State Assembly Main Page for New York State Assembly Click here to search for your Local Assembly Member Click here to get a listing of all e-mail Addresses Speaker Silver:  Speaker@assembly.state.ny.us New York State Senate Main Page for New York State Senate Click here to search for your State Senator Click here to get a listing of contact information for all Senators Click here to view the Education Committee Page