Sample Opt Out Letters
2017-2018 ELA & math
English
Spanish
Chinese
Will My School Lose Funding?
Why You Can Boycott Standardized Tests Without Fear of Federal Penalties to Your School (Fairtest)
The 95% Participation Rate and How Schools Do NOT Lose Funding (NYSAPE)
High-Stakes Testing
Informational Presentation, Grade 3-8 ELA and Math Testing in New York State 2006-2014 (35 pp)
The Truth About High-Stakes Testing in NYC Public Schools ENGLISH (2013)
The Truth About High-Stakes Testing in NYC Public Schools SPANISH (2013)
Options for Parent Action
Transparency & Truth-in-Testing
Opting Out
8 Reasons to Opt Out and How to Do It
8 Reasons to Opt Out ENGLISH/ SPANISH
Opting Out of the State ELA & Math Tests in NYC: Frequently Asked Questions (color)
Opting Out of the State ELA & Math Tests in NYC: Frequently Asked Questions (b&w)
NYC DOE FAQ: Student Participation in Grades 3-8 New York State Tests, Parent Guide 2017
A Quality Education Includes Arts & Physical Education
English Flyer, Spanish Flyer, English/Spanish Text Format
Field Tests
Say “NO!” to Field Testing
Student Promotion
Change the Stakes 