Opt-out policy for Common Core tests debated by Saugerties BOE
While the Saugerties Central School District appears to be leaning toward allowing teachers to determine how students who opt out ...
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61 percent opt out of state tests at Onteora on first day
(Photo by Dion Ogust) The English Language Arts (ELA) standardized tests connected to the Common Core curriculum began this week ...
Public education under attack, say parents at forum
A proliferation of standardized tests, a succession of carrot-and-stick reform proposals coming down from higher levels of government, the promotion ...
Letter: Secrecy, divisiveness in Saugerties district’s response to test opt-outs
A letter was issued by BOE President George Heidcamp and posted on the district website on March 26 and appeared ...
Letter: Ending “sit & stare” could increase opt-outs, cost Saugerties money
(Photo by Dion Ogust) I offer the following as a private citizen: A few years ago, Dick Iannuzzi, President of ...
Why some parents opt out of vaccinations
With the recent outbreak of measles, attention has again turned to the issue of parents opting out of vaccinations for ...
Saugerties School Board gives state an F
School Board trustees and administrators spoke out against the New York State Education Department at the October board meeting, accusing ...
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