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You Are Not Alone |
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Mothers Against WASL |
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A Project of
Parent Empowerment Network
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HELP RESTORE THE BALANCE |
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| YOUR SUPPORT FOR PARENT EMPOWERMENT NETWORK IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE PLEASE CLICK HERE |
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The Test Stops Here! |
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WASL is not the "tool" to achieve the higher standards we have always wanted for our public schools. WASL is an expensive failure! NOT ONE STUDENT should be DENIED a diploma! |
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Contact Us! |
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Contact The Governor! |
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Contact Legislators! |
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Show Your Support, Join Today! |
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WASL Opt Out Form |
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We are currently updating our website.
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Frequenty Asked Questions |
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10th Grade FAQ |
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For More Information Please Click On The Links Below |
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Purchase Juanita's Book Here |
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WASL Reasoning |
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As a leader in the growing revolt against the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), I have counseled parents and students, throughout the state, concerning their right to opt out of the test. Many schools are very reasonable and simply accept a parent-signed note and provide alternative activities during testing times. Unfortunately, a few districts have found it appropriate to use coercion, scare tactics and outright lies to get students to take the test and parents to change their minds about opting them out.
At the request of frustrated parents, I have developed a short position statement. Supporting evidence can be found in books and articles on testing, and in the public records concerning WASL itself. However, the following should suffice to quiet even the most obstinate school official.
The WASL is a wasteful, invalid, unproven, abusive experiment. My child is not your data or the state's guinea pig. There is no law stating that s/he must take the test. There is no program that recognizes WASL scores for admittance or placement, and if this school is utilizing them in this manner, perhaps a lawsuit will take care of that. The legislature has not certified that the WASL is appropriate for any use other than the development of an accountability system for schools. I do not trust the questions; I do not trust the scoring; and until the state decides that it is my right to view my child's scored test and all scoring guides, with an advocate present, I will not allow my child to take part in this secret assessment.
Juanita Doyon, Director Parent Empowerment Network |
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