Editorial — Test information vital: State assessments will show what went right/wrong last year
The union representing public school teachers throughout New York is setting a poor example by promoting a regressive act of protest. New York State United Teachers recently mounted a campaign to remind parents that they have the right to keep their children from taking the state assessments being offered later this month. The unionâs pitch is this: âThis year has tested our kids enough. Parents: Know your rights to opt your kids out of the state tests.â We agree that the novel coronavirus has put everyone through the wringer. Itâs been especially difficult for teachers an...