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Avoid Cheating Scandals: Opt-Out of the STAR Test

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Russell

There is no educational benefit to your child to spend up to a day a week, every week preparing to take the STAR test. Opt-out.

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177 (And Counting) Volunteer to Leave

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Russell

In May 2011, the board approved a RIF of 259 people. In 2013, 177 have volunteered to leave. By the end of May the 259 will seem small by comparison.

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Common Core Is Testing

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Russell

Wardynski: "These assessments here are entirely part of that common core debate."

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Wardynski’s Zero Sum Game of Abusing Teachers

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Russell

165 teachers, staff, support personnel, and aides have retired or resigned since 9/4/2012. Wardynski's zero sum game is emptying our classrooms.

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