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New Illinois law: Transparency in Testing
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Too Many Tests: CPS claims to reduce testing
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Statement on misinformation from ISBE on opt out and PARCC
Can you please give me the source for this? “Additionally, ISBE acknowledges in many places that children may refuse testing. ISBE general counsel conceded that students cannot be compelled to take these exams. The state insists that schools must present all students with a test, which the student is free to take or not take.” As well as where it says that each district is able to decide what to do with children who refuse to test. I need it for my children’s district in our discussions about why my children can refuse testing. I can find many sources that cite your source, but not the...…Can you please give me the source for this? “Additionally, ISBE acknowledges in many places that children may refuse testing. ISBE general counsel conceded that students cannot be compelled to take these exams. The state insists that schools must present all students with a test, which the student is free to take or not take.” As well as where it says that each district is able to decide what to do with children who refuse to test. I need it for my children’s district in our discussions about why my children can refuse testing. I can find many sources that cite your source, but not the...WW…
Press Release: Illinois parents oppose new threat to student privacy
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The truth about Title I funds and annual testing
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These science claims from 2020 could be big news if confirmed
Discoveries about the cosmos and ancient life on Earth tantalized scientists and the public in 2020. But these big claims require more evidence before they can earn a spot in science textbooks.The scorching hellscape next door may be a place to look for life. Telescopes trained on Venus’ clouds spotted traces of phosphine in quantities that suggest (SN: 9/14/20). On Earth, phosphine is emitted by certain bacteria or industrial processes, leading some astrobiologists to speculate that microbes may be living in Venus’ relatively temperate upper atmosphere. But other research teams’ analyses...…Discoveries about the cosmos and ancient life on Earth tantalized scientists and the public in 2020. But these big claims require more evidence before they can earn a spot in science textbooks.The scorching hellscape next door may be a place to look for life. Telescopes trained on Venus’ clouds spotted traces of phosphine in quantities that suggest (SN: 9/14/20). On Earth, phosphine is emitted by certain bacteria or industrial processes, leading some astrobiologists to speculate that microbes may be living in Venus’ relatively temperate upper atmosphere. But other research teams’ analyses...WW…
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