What's Wrong With the NYS Mandated Tests? Principals Weigh In.

The following letter is worth reading. In it a group of respected principals have shared their concerns with parents about the 3-8 testing that is generating so much data and controversy.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/11/21/n-y-school-principals-write-letter-of-concern-about-common-core-tests/?wprss=rss_national

Among the many points made by the principals:

• Too much testing
• Tests too long
• Ambiguous Questions
• Negative Reaction by Students
• Benchmarks Irresponsibly Inflated
• Many parents confusing the testing with the Common Core Standards. Negative reactions to the former are leading many people to criticize the latter - which the principals support.

What are your children's principals writing to you about the mandated 3-8 tests?