High Stakes Testing Referendum

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This referendum on the use of high-stakes testing is designed to initiate a much- needed conversation among parents of public school children.

Our children take many tests. They also spend much school time preparing for tests. Many of these tests are “high stakes” – that is, the results are used to make critical decisions about a child, a teacher, a principal, or a school. These decisions could determine:

Grade promotion
Acceptance into middle and high school
Graduation from high school
School “Progress Report” grade (A-F)
Teacher tenure
Teacher and principal job loss
School closings

We believe that parents should have input into the decisions impacting their children’s education; therefore we invite you to vote on this referendum.

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High Stakes Testing Referendum

Should a score from a single test determine your child’s future?