OPT OUT meeting on April 18th

In March, thousands of students across the state of Colorado were opted out of PARCC tests by their parents. Seniors overwhelmingly refused to participate in the CMAS tests this fall. Elected Representatives are currently debating over a dozen testing bills in the...

Did you see this?

April 6, 2015 In this newsletter: 1) Parents press conference, Thurs 4/9 at 12:30 pm, West foyer inside Colorado Capitol 2) Angela responds to Governor Hickenlooper 3) Support SB15-173, SB15-223, and SB15-257 4) State Board meeting Wednesday and Thursday The voices...

Hostile Takeover of the Public Trust in 10 Easy Steps

Watch what DPS did: How to takeover public schools in 10 steps: Find a Hammer – Lynn Roberts Pit parents against teachers – Nathan Karet Pit teachers against student – Susan Johnson Push failing for-profit charters – Mary Sam Treat the livestock better than the...

OPT OUT of PARCC

(Download this as a printable PDF: Three Steps to Refusing the PARCC Test) Three Steps to Refusing the PARCC Test: Make the decision. As a parent, it is your right to direct your child’s education. Submit your OPT OUT letter. See the Sample Opt Out letter below....

Opt Out Meetings in your neighborhood

STATEWIDE COALITION NEWS Opting Out and Other Relevant Topics and Events DOWNTOWN Denver, CO—A broad coalition of experienced advocates met on Saturday, February 7 for an initial meeting to begin the work of building infrastructure for the purpose of coordinating...

Exercise YOUR Voice

Your Voice: The misnomer of school choice Posted by angelaengel on January 29, 2015 in Adams County, Arvada, Aurora, Denver, Denver Front, Douglas County, Jefferson County, Lakewood | 423 Views | Leave a response More than thirty protesters gathered in front of the...