Opt-out

During their last meeting the New Bedford School Committee voted to not send information to parents regarding the ability to opt-out of PARCC and MCAS testing.

While New Bedford students won't be forced to take MCAS or PARCC tests, they also won't be told they can opt out. At Monday's meeting, the New Bedford School Committee voted to not send parents information about their right to refuse standardized testing for their child...

Two New Bedford School Committee members are working on a resolution to allow students along with their families the right to opt out of high stakes tests, like MCAS and PARCC. Brian explains not only is it time, but how you should throw your support their way...

A quaint gathering at the downtown New Bedford library, A UMass-Dartmouth Education Professor delivering much more than promised. Dr. Ricardo Rosa bringing to light a release, last week, by the Amherst-Pelham School District. They have affirmed the right of parents and children to Opt out of high stakes testing...