Seattle Opt Out is hosting an informational evening regarding the upcoming Smarter Balanced testing and your rights as a parent in SPS.

Thursday, March 12th
6:00 – 7:45 pm
Southwest Library
9010 35th Ave SW

From the informational flier:

*What should we be doing to inform ourselves about the high-stakes standardized tests that our children will be asked to take this Spring in Seattle Public Schools?*

*What impacts could these tests have on the emotional and social development of our children? How are they affecting the teachers and the practice of instruction? What alternatives exist, and what needs to be in place to implement them?*

*Finally, how do we refuse these tests for our children, and what happens when we do? Bring your open minds and your thoughtful questions. *

*All are welcome!*

*Special guest speakers include Fred Hamel and Jesse Hagopian.*

Speaker bios and more event information available at:

facebook.com/pages/Seattle-Opt-Out/430265387124998