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questionseverything

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2. i hate the idea of the testing but

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Wed Mar 26, 2014, 05:33 PM

Mar 2014

I would never have the kids opt out......if it means the school will fail which will mean defunded

this line from article is true.....Or perhaps they fear that when the professor’s child opts out, others will follow?” Several said, “They want your kids’ scores to up their averages.” Maybe.

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I didn't think opting out of testing would be a big deal; boy, was I wrong [View all] TexasTowelie Mar 2014 OP

Iowa Basics yeoman6987 Mar 2014 #1

These tests are more rigorous and high-pressure. femmocrat Mar 2014 #5

i hate the idea of the testing but questionseverything Mar 2014 #2

This is because there is punishment for the school, and school staff, LWolf Mar 2014 #3

I asked an assistant principal friend why all the parents don't just opt out. She said that the Squinch Mar 2014 #4

K & R Good article. femmocrat Mar 2014 #6

Good Article petson Mar 2014 #7

I'm glad that you enjoyed reading it TexasTowelie Mar 2014 #8