Consider revising the testing requirements associated with Common Core

The Issue

Common Core/PARCC testing will only exacerbate the current, excessive focus on standardized testing in our schools. Our children are more than data points and it is unfair that they are missing out on precious instruction time for tests that cannot, by design, give teachers an adequate picture of their actual skills.

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The Issue

Common Core/PARCC testing will only exacerbate the current, excessive focus on standardized testing in our schools. Our children are more than data points and it is unfair that they are missing out on precious instruction time for tests that cannot, by design, give teachers an adequate picture of their actual skills.

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Stop the Tennessee Testing MadnessPetition Starter

The Decision Makers

Former State Senate
6 Members
Steven Dickerson
Former State Senate - Tennessee-20
Reginald Tate
Former State Senate - Tennessee-33
Charlotte Burks
Former State Senate - Tennessee-15
Tennessee State Senate
3 Members
Dewey Crowe
Tennessee State Senate - District 3
Joey Hensley
Tennessee State Senate - District 28
Todd Gardenhire
Tennessee State Senate - District 10

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