MCAS REFORM -LOBBY DAY

SAVE OUR STUDENTS: MCAS REFORM NOW
LOBBY DAY ON MCAS REFORM
Wednesday, February 13th; 10:30 am in Room A-1; State House, Boston

We will be asking our legislators and Governor Patrick to ensure high quality education by reforming MCAS now. Our message to the Governor and to Legislators:

"State standardized tests should not be a barrier to graduation for students who can demonstrate they have met the state standards in other ways. Students are suffering from the unintended consequences of MCAS. We must reduce the weight of MCAS and use a range of evidence to determine graduation, as has been done successfully in other states."

Here are the ways you can participate in the Lobby Day:
1. Join us at the State House on February 13. If possible, please make appointments with your Representative and Senator to meet with them on February 13 (11:30 am or after). Appointments can be made now, and let us know if you would like assistance in making appointments. Even if you can’t make appointments before, please come anyway and we will direct you to your legislators’ offices.

2. Call and Email the Governor, your Representative and your Senator on February 13th, or the week of February 11-18 and ask for their support of MCAS Reform.
* Governor’s Phone #: 617-725-4005 – State House Phone #: 617-722-2000.
* Governor’s email: Go to www.mass.gov. Click on "contact the Governor’s office" and you will be directed to an email form. Legislators’ email, go to: www.mass.gov/legis/ and click on House or Senate.

Sponsored by Citizens for Public Schools. For more information, contact Marilyn Segal at 617-227-3000 or marilyn@citizensforpublicschools.org