NYC Opt Out

NYC Opt Out is a coalition of parents concerned about the impact of high-stakes testing on New York City’s schools.

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

When you refuse the NY State 3rd-8th grade tests on behalf of your children, you send a strong message that ALL children deserve an education that is more than rote, soulless test prep; 1/4

[Educators of NYC @educatorsofnyc]

In light of today’s login fiasco, if you are going to keep state standardized tests @NYSEDNews (performance standards-based assessments are optimal) — then:

1. Parents & families should be informed in writing about their right to opt out altogether

2. They should also be able to opt to take paper tests instead of computer-based tests

@NYCSchools @DOEChancellor @NYCOptOut @LIOptOut

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

Reminder! You can opt your child out until the moment the test begins. And you can opt them out of math even if they took ELA! Sample opt out letters here: https://t.co/fSlrEExSzj

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

Tonight! Monday March 30.

Sign up now: https://t.co/hYpvIxJJby

NYC Opt Out endorsed--there will be an entire segment devoted to opt out.

Tell your friends and school communities!

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

Parents can opt their kids out of field tests up to the moment they begin! Check with your kid’s school and see if they are participating in field tests and opt your kid out, if so.

[NY BATs @NYBATs]

Tomorrow some @NYCSchools are doing “field testing” where for-profit testing corps use captive schoolchildren to gather psychometric data on questions for future years. Parents are not notified nor informed of their right to opt-out @RitaJosephNYC @DOEChancellor @NYCOptOut #tbats

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

@SenSchumer Senator, you seem to have gotten some bad information regarding this vote. The sky is not falling: paper tests can remain as they have for years. The PEP shouldn’t vote for Pearson, with its terrible track record, to get this contract. Read more here: https://t.co/MiFHB2FxHL

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

“But regardless of where panel members stand on the highly-charged issues of single-test admissions or even school segregation, they should unequivocally vote no on this contract. To do otherwise would be to abdicate their responsibilities as stewards of the taxpayers’ money.”

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

Read the OpEd from our co-founder, Kemala Karmen, about our opposition to the Pearson contract and why the PEP should vote no tonight:

https://t.co/50TmAROhAM

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

Pearson has a long rap sheet demonstrating its unfitness for even a dime of our budget.
Read more here:

https://t.co/MiFHB2FxHL
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[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

NYC OPT OUT STATEMENT ON PEARSON CONTRACT for DIGITAL SHSAT 
As parents, educators, and community stakeholders in our public schools, we strongly oppose approval of the contract with Pearson to develop a digital version of the SHSAT for specialized high school admissions. 
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[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

PLEASE SIGN UP TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON REQUIRING HIGH-STAKES STANDARDIZED TESTING FOR GRADUATION AT ONE OF THESE UPCOMING EVENTS! Context on the changes for graduation requirements and sign ups to testify can be found here: https://t.co/cPo7PXL03j

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

Did you know that your student can opt out of/refuse the state math* test even if they already took ELA? Facts!
Sample opt out letter templates: https://t.co/fSlrEExSzj

*for 5th and 8th graders, that goes for science, too

[Tanishia Lavette @tanishialavette]

Testing begins this week in NYC Schools.

Be reminded that the achievement gap is a policy choice. Students and Parents have a choice too.

Thank you, @NYCOptOut, for reminding families of their options.

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

Tiene derecho a rechazar ("optar por no participar") las pruebas del estado de Nueva York de 3.º a 8.º grado para su hijo/hija. 1/6

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

You can still opt out, right up until the morning of the test. But, it helps schools plan when you let them know in advance so make sure your letters are in now, if you can! Resources at https://t.co/ZFcGNnnnlk

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

When you refuse the NY State 3rd-8th grade tests on behalf of your children, you send a strong message that ALL children deserve an education that is more than rote, soulless test prep; 1/4

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

Tests start this week but your kids don’t have to take them! Still time to opt out. Find resources at https://t.co/Vm9hsGHfMO

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

NYC Public Schools made a video about the upcoming ELA and Math tests for grades 3-8 but they forgot a few things. No worries! We helped them out and fixed it for them here!
You can still opt your child out! Find letters and resources at https://t.co/B2CctH7XA8

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

NYC Public Schools made a video about the upcoming ELA and Math tests for grades 3-8 but they forgot a few things. No worries! We helped them out and fixed it for them here!
You can still opt your child out! Find letters and resources at https://t.co/B2CctH7XA8

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

@TheJoseVilson @awakenlibrarian Definitely! Lots of great resources on our website: https://t.co/ZFcGNnnVaS or feel free to reach out if we can support.

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

Por favor, páselo a sus vecinos y comunidades escolares!
En nuestro sitio web se encuentran ejemplos de cartas de exclusión: https://t.co/fSlrEExSzj 6/6

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

Tiene derecho a rechazar ("optar por no participar") las pruebas del estado de Nueva York de 3.º a 8.º grado para su hijo/hija. 1/6

[NYC Opt Out @NYCOptOut]

Finalmente, los resultados de los exámenes estatales ya no se utilizan en las admisiones a las escuelas intermedias o secundarias de la ciudad de Nueva York. 5/6