Support the Garfield teachers (Seattle)
Tomorrow, Friday, February 22nd is a big day for the national movement against high stakes standardized testing. That’s when the window for administering the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test expires for Seattle public schools.
Technically speaking, the brave teachers in Seattle who have decided to boycott the MAP test this year have not officially done so until the window for administering the test has closed.
Tomorrow, all of those teachers will officially be insubordinate. At that point, the superintendent, José Banda will have to make a decision about whether or not to punish the teachers who have boycotted the test.
The original threat that was widely reported in the media — 10 days suspension without pay — was withdrawn verbally, but not in writing. Unfortunately, Banda has maintained the stance that “there will be consequences” for the boycotting teachers.
Now would be a perfect time to let the superintendent Banda know that you think these teachers should be praised, not punished. Call his office, or send him an email:
José Banda, Superintendent
Phone: (206) 252-0180
Email: superintendent@seattleschools.org
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