Category Archives: Local Activism

NAACP: Ratifies Resolution on a Moratorium on Charter Schools

by admin Posted on October 15, 2016

The following press release was taken from the NAACP’s website: Statement Regarding the NAACP’s Resolution on a Moratorium on Charter Schools October 15, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2016 CINCINNATI – Members of the National Association for the Advancement … Continue reading →

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Leonie Haimson: Evidence grows we are entering a new era of mass delusion and test score inflation – including cut score manipulation

by admin Posted on August 6, 2016

Leonie Haimson, Executive Director of Class Size Matters, explains that evidence is growing that 2016 state test scores may have been manipulated by NYSED.  This year’s celebrated test score gains in ELA is now in major question. Parents and teachers … Continue reading →

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NYSAPE: NYSED Declares Scores Not Comparable, Opt Out Grows Across State

by admin Posted on August 1, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  August 1, 2016 More information contact: Lisa Rudley (917) 414-9190; [email protected] Jeanette Deutermann (516) 902-9228; [email protected] NYS Allies for Public Education (NYSAPE) www.nysape.org Link to Press Release NYSED Declares Scores Not Comparable, Opt Out Grows Across State … Continue reading →

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