My life as a student has been degraded to a constant struggle owing to a program called iReady. Its incessant demands have consumed my daily life, leaving me with negligible or sometimes zero leisure time. Breaks have become something I dread rather than enjoy because they only mean extra iReady tasks. Simultaneously neglecting my mental wellness, stress, anxiety, depression, and the constant feeling of being overworked plague me. And I am not alone in this.

It's essential to highlight that I'm one of the millions of students across the nation struggling due to the overuse of iReady. According to a study by the American Psychological Association, excessive homework can cause heightened stress in students, leading to a multitude of health-related issues(1). Considering the effects of overburdening students with tasks, it's evident that iReady contributes significantly to students' deteriorating mental health. So simply Iready is a dehumanizing toture machine, targetting vulnerable kids to destroy their mental health and ruin their life taking away time from their life and not being able to socialize.

Now is the time for all of us to rise against such practices. There are valid alternatives that respect students' time and mental health, promoting an equitable and effective education system. A nationwide ban of iReady is a critical first step toward this goal.

Sign this petition today. Stand up for the countless students who are suffering and advocate for a healthier, more balanced education system that enables them to thrive, not merely survive.