I-Ready is used in classrooms across the country, but for many students it doesn’t feel like support—it feels like time being drained away. Instead of building confidence and understanding, it often turns learning into long, repetitive sessions of modules and quizzes that don’t match how students actually learn. Many students end up stuck completing lessons that are either too easy or way too confusing, with little room to move at a natural pace. Over time, this stops feeling like education and starts to feel like obligation—something to get through rather than an opportunity to grow. Teachers share this frustration. With so much class time tied to completing assigned i-Ready work, there’s less room for discussion, creativity, and genuine engagement. Lessons risk being structured around a system rather than students. Further compounding these issues are the concerns about data privacy. i-Ready collects detailed information on student performance and behavior, yet families are often left in the dark about how this data is stored, used, or shared. When resources are used so prevalently in schools, transparency must be a priority. This call for change isn't a rejection of learning technology—it's a step forward in demanding better learning tools. Students deserve aids that genuinely support learning, respect their time, and offer clarity about their data. Schools should step away from an over-reliance on i-Ready and shift towards methods that prioritize comprehension, adaptability, and trust. By signing this petition, you are advocating for an educational experience that values true learning over algorithmic efficiency. You are demanding transparency and a focus on student-driven learning environments. Please sign to support moving away from i-Ready towards more effective educational tools that truly benefit our students’ futures.