JanineSopp

Artist, mother, education activist

[JanineSopp @janinesopp]

@GovKathyHochul Is this a typo? Did you mean we're giving compensation to survivors of Gaza?

[JanineSopp @janinesopp]

@_Sambinoo I was at this completely peaceful and beautiful rally in Bay Ridge. As I was leaving early, I saw the swat team barrel in and get into place. They were ready to rumble way ahead of time.

[JanineSopp @janinesopp]

Having an educator in Congress is a blessing for students, teachers, and schools. Educators should be setting Education Policy, not corporately funded politicians. TY @JamaalBowmanNY #optout2021

[JanineSopp @janinesopp]

@JasonNysa @RepBowman @SecCardona @SenGillibrand @RepTomSuozzi @Ilhan @RepMarkTakano @SenMarkey Teachers are the best poised to evaluate, not standardized tests. They only evaluate who is rich from who is poor.

[JanineSopp @janinesopp]

@Phil84604071 @RepBowman @SecCardona @SenGillibrand @RepTomSuozzi @Ilhan @RepMarkTakano @SenMarkey We don't need these tests to identify. These test have been "identifying" since NCLB. What have we done to correct the problems? The same communities continue to be underserved, so no, we do not downplay, we serve!

[JanineSopp @janinesopp]

Students should not be burdened with federally mandated tests when they return to school. Biden must keep promise to end these tests. @SecCardona @POTUS

[JanineSopp @janinesopp]

@JamaalBowmanNY Folks: loads of racist comments on this thread. Any of you folks descendants of slaves? Any idea what it's like being blk in America? What consistent racist systems have done to blk Americans? Immigrants don't have this, so if you don't know, now you know. https://t.co/hrETUXwoAN

[JanineSopp @janinesopp]

@michell05136272 @JamaalBowmanNY In NYC, we are one of the most segregated school systems in the country. So no, these children are not given the benefits of fair student funding or integrated classrooms that provide more resources and the supports to bring up all children. Not a level playing field at all.

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Congrats to @teachcardona on his confirmation as head of @usedgov! Please take a sec to ask the Dept of Ed & White House to #CancelTheTests so that 3rd-->8th graders can focus on what matters during this pandemic.
https://t.co/9fjA250GHs

[leonie haimson @leoniehaimson]

BREAKING: @usedgov shuts down call center after overwhelmed w/phone calls fr/parents protesting recent testing mandate in a pandemic @teachcardona @valeriestrauss @AndrewUjifusa @DianeRavitch @ProfessorJVH @JamaalBowmanNY @JoeBiden @BeKindDreamBig @FairTestOffice h/t @carolburris

[JanineSopp @janinesopp]

President Biden promised to end federally mandated educational tests. Please get 3 friends to write @POTUS. Tell him to keep his word & reinstate the state waiver for standardized tests. Write a note here: https://t.co/G92jpPF3Fc @teachcardona

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We should let Dep. Acting Asst. Secretary Ian Rosenblum know that, by calling him at [phone]. Here's a sample script for you. Improvise as you see fit!

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⏰Good morning! If you're feeling outraged about the federal mandating grade 3-8 standardized tests in a pandemic, it might be time to leave a message for the Acting Deputy Asst Secretary of Education in the Office of Elementary & Secondary Education! 🧵
#CancelTheTest #FTheTest

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This is a cruel waste of time & $$$ on standardized tests, in a pandemic year when *nothing* has been standard, for any student, family, teacher, or school. Let's stand in solidarity and boycott these tests.

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Please Thank the Brave & Principled Leaders of the Panel for Educational Policy! - https://t.co/6wNwwo6uI8

[JanineSopp @janinesopp]

Why are those with principled actions who stand with systemically marginalized communities & push back on people in power who make bad demands demonized? #AllChildrenAreGifted
#VoteNOonPearson
#PeoplesPEP
#PeoplesPEP4
@ShannonRWaite5
@tomcsheppard
@Podvesker
@KathyParkPrice

[Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams @nycpa]

I stand in support of the panel and its members who voted based on their conscience, and pedagogical data. They chose student and public health, and prioritized equity.

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On Monday, in response to a list of real concerns @tomcsheppard (the only parent rep on the PEP) brought forward from parents citywide, @doechancellor demonstrated that Mayoral Control puts way too much power —and too heavy a burden— on too few shoulders #IstandwithTom

[JanineSopp @janinesopp]

@NYCOptOut @tomcsheppard @DOEChancellor Let's take the "weight of responsibility" off the mayor's shoulders by ending mayoral control of our city's schools. Parents, families, educators, students want to have a say and a collective share of responsibility of our schools. #IstandwithTomy

[JanineSopp @janinesopp]

@CollegeBoard I WANT A REFUND for my daughter's untaken SAT. Why are you refusing to refund families who will not take these tests? Testing centers were all closed in NYC. Please grant a refund now. #boycottSAT

[JanineSopp @janinesopp]

----, will you commit to #Education4Liberation as a candidate in NYC? We need fully funded, integrated & police free schools! Check out our website: https://t.co/XLhNukQdZh
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@mayawiley
@Dianne4NYC
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