Category Archives: MAP
The MAP has been scrapped in Seattle high schools
From the teachers at Garfield High School: At 2:06 pm on Monday, May 13th, a message from Seattle school superintendent Jose Banda stated: “High schools may opt out of MAP … Continue reading
The Opt Out Update: Student Walkout in Denver, New York parents suing the state and much, much more.
First up, the students speak up. From Students4OurSchools: On May 10th, we the students will be standing up for our education. We advocate for an authentic education where … Continue reading
Two more schools join the Seattle MAP test boycott and USDOE study on the MAP gives it a failing grade
…and the Washington Education Association Assembly has voted to support the boycott. Ingraham High School and Thornton Creek Elementary have joined the MAP test boycott which brings the … Continue reading
No reprimand for the MAP boycotting teachers in Seattle
Excerpts from the Scrap the MAP website: Superintendent Banda promised that teachers who boycotted the MAP test would be disciplined, but because of the overwhelming solidarity from around the nation, … Continue reading
The Opt Out Update
By the way, the third MAP test which is given in the Fall is solely for the use of NWEA. That’s why it’s “optional”. We’re spending precious resources and time … Continue reading
Scrap the MAP Forum with Diane Ravitch
Scrap the MAP Organizing Committee presents: Scrap the MAP Forum: The Struggle for Quality Assessment Featuring: Diane Ravitch – Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education (via Skype) DATE: … Continue reading
MAP test manufacturer (NWEA, Inc.) memo: MAP test should not be used to evaluate teachers
According to a recent KUOW FM report, John Cronin of NWEA, Inc. apparently laughed about the Garfield MAP test protest, saying, “(…) I really can’t say that I know what’s … Continue reading
Garfield High School MAP test boycott to be featured on Dan Rather Reports
Saying it’s a waste of time, teachers in Seattle are refusing to give standardized tests to high schoolers because the tests don’t effectively assess students and educators don’t want their … Continue reading
Webinar: Teacher Jesse Hagopian of Garfield High School- How it can happen at your school
A webinar with Garfield High School Teacher Jesse Hagopian A free webinar featuring Jesse Hagopian, Garfield teacher and alumnus, as he discusses the background and current state of the fight to Scrap … Continue reading
A look at the MAP test and Value Added Measures (VAM)
Beginning this fall, teachers who have been on this system for two school years prior to 2012-2013, and who teach tested subjects and grades, will receive a student growth rating … Continue reading
Seattle MAP Boycott update: Students refuse to take the MAP test
One of the main reasons the students dislike the MAP test is not only because of the waste of time, but it closes the library. We were told today that … Continue reading
