I am one among many students who are burdened by the use of i-Ready, an educational software that, though intended to assist in learning, feels more like a taxing chore. Every single day, I find myself glued to this software, a constant source of annoyance and unnecessary stress adding to an already heavy load. Countless students across the nation share this sentiment. Although i-Ready is designed to provide personalized online instruction, many students report that it actually increases their academic workload, leading to elevated stress levels which are detrimental to their overall well-being.

According to the American Psychological Association, prolonged exposure to stress can result in serious health problems for students like anxiety, depression, and even cardiovascular disease. And yet, the use of i-Ready continues to impose such stress on us daily.

This is a call for a reevaluation of i-Ready’s use in our education system. We, the affected students, request that this software be banned from our curriculum in order to alleviate the stress and burden it causes. We argue for a more balanced, less stressful approach to learning that truly fosters growth without hampering our well-being.

Please sign this petition to ban i-Ready and help us take a stand for our mental health.