Earlier today, I sent the following email letter to parents whose children attend M.W. Downing school, Malverne, NY. Since it’s an elementary school hosting grades K–2 only, the children are not yet exposed to the NYS high-stakes tests. But it’s the prime time to be discussing, #parentcamp-style, how parents envision the future education of their children. Dear Parents, The preparation cycle comes to an abrupt end today. The contracts of the test prep services … Continue reading →