Help FairTest Grow the Testing Reform Movement
FairTest is a national hub for the test resistance and reform movement. Every day, thousands of parents, educators, journalists and public officials use our web materials or contact our office for help. With your help, FairTest can meet the exploding demand for assistance and leadership. Together, we can build and sustain a vibrant movement and […]
FairTest testimony to Connecticut legislature on testing reform.
Download a PDF Copy of FairTest testimony to Connecticut legislature on testing reform Here.
Write to Senator Warren encouraging her to fight to reduce federal testing mandates.
Please send this letter to Senator Warren encouraging her to fight to reduce federal testing mandates and end test-based sanctions.
FairTest Testimony on ESEA Reauthorization to Senate HELP Committee.
Less Testing, More Learning Testimony to the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Monty Neill, Ed.D., Executive Director, FairTest (National Center for Fair & Open Testing) Emailed to FixingNCLB@help.senate.gov (NOTE: for a print friendly PDF of this document click here.) February 2, 2015 Dear Chairman Alexander, Ranking Member Murray, and Members of the […]
FEA Recommendations for ESEA on Assessment, Accountability and School Improvement, Jan. 2015
Forum on Educational Accountability Recommendations for Improving Federal Law – January 2015 The Forum on Educational Accountability (FEA) calls on Congress to make major changes to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA, currently “No Child Left Behind” or NCLB).[i] To strengthen public schools, improve learning, and enhance equity, FEA has drafted legislative language on […]
Widespread SAT Cheating Continues in Asia
for further information: Bob Schaeffer (239) 395-6773 for immediate release Thursday, January 22, 2015 WIDESPREAD SAT CHEATING CONTINUES IN ASIA;UPCOMING SAT. JANUARY 24 EXAM LIKELY COMPROMISED;COLLEGE BOARD, ETS ENABLE CHEATING BY REUSING OLD TESTS For the fourth SAT administration in a row, widespread cheating threatens the security of this Saturday’s college admissions exam in Asia. […]
FairTest Statement on Federal Standardized Exam Mandates
for further information: Dr. Monty Neill (617) 477-9792 Bob Schaeffer (239) 395-6773 for immediate release, Tuesday, January 20, 2015 STATEMENT OF NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAIR & OPEN TESTING (FAIRTEST) ON FEDERAL STANDARDIZED EXAM MANDATES As Washington, DC awaits President Obama’s Tuesday evening State of the Union speech and the Wednesday morning U.S. Senate hearing on […]
Testing Reformers React to Sec. Duncan's Call for "No Child" Revamp
for further information:Dr. Monty Neill (617) 477-9792Bob Schaeffer (239) 395-6773 for use with Secretary Arne Duncan Seaton Elementary Speech, Monday, January 12, 2015 REACTION TO SEC. DUNCAN’S CALL FOR “NO CHILD” REVAMP;ASSESSMENT REFORMERS SAY REPEAL OF FED’S ANNUAL EXAM RULEIS KEY TO REVERSING TYRANNY OF TESTING,RESTORING CLIMATE FOR MORE LEARNING GROWTH AND GAP CLOSING Responding […]
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Deb Meier's Holiday Wish
December 10, 2014 Greetings! Tis the season for giving, and this year, I’m urging all of my friends and allies to give to FairTest. For the first time in many years, FairTest and the nationwide test resistance movement are making real headway. FairTest has hung in there for nearly three decades, a nimble David to […]