An 8th grade science teacher at a Long Island, New York public school is refusing to administer Common Core tests, comparing the state-mandated exams to "child abuse," The Long Island Press reports.
Comsewogue School District teacher Beth Dimino belongs to the "Teachers Of Conscience Movement," founded by a group of public school teachers in New York City who identify as "conscientious objectors" and say they're concerned about "'market-based" education reform and the "standardization of public education," according to the Press. The Common Core sets national standards for math and English and involves a series of mathematics and English language arts/literacy tests at the end of each academic year.
The standards have been controversial both for their perceived infringement on states' rights by the federal government, which established the Common Core, and their implementation. Critics say the standards use confusing language and overly complicated methods to teach students.
"I believe that it is child abuse. I believe that giving these tests to my students makes me culpable in the abuse of children and I can no longer do that," Dimino told the Press.
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ReplyDeleteJoe has seen to it to publish this piece and you would all do well to take heed. You have, as parents and concerned citizens, the opportunity to voice your opinion and protect children from this farce. All that needs to be done is to simply submit a letter to the Principal of your child's school demanding that your children not be included in PARCC/ common Core Testing. Know that there is absolutely nothing the local education establishment can do to stop you refusing that your children be tested in this manner. Free forms can be found at unitedoptout.com
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It's all part of the master communist plan to brainwash our kids as youngsters and dumb us down as a society. Stupid people are easier to fool and manipulate.
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