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I just recieved this notice and wanted to pass it on.
Teacher Carl Chew in Seattle School District refused to
give the WASL test to his students:

SEATTLE TEACHER REFUSES TO ADMINISTER WASL TEST TO
STUDENTS, CITING MULTIPLE HARMS TEST CAUSES STUDENTS,
TEACHERS, SCHOOLS, AND PARENTS

Date: April 20, 2008

Contact: Juanita Doyon, Director, Parent Empowerment
Network, Spanaway, 253/973-1593

Carl Chew, Seattle Teacher, 206-265-1119
email [email removed]

Carl Chew, a 6th grade science teacher at Nathan Eckstein
Middle School in the Seattle School District, last week
defied federal, state, and district regulations that
require teachers to administer the Washington Assessment of
Student Learning to students.

“I have let my administration know that I will no longer
give the WASL to my students. I have done this because of
the personal moral and ethical conviction that ...See More
formerteach /blockquote>

Hey, a paradigm shift has to start somewhere. Go Mr. Chew!
You're a real leader.

On 4/21/08, Kathy wrote:
> I just recieved this notice and wanted to pass it on.
> Teacher Carl Chew in Seattle School District refused to
> give the WASL test to his students:
>
> SEATTLE TEACHER...See More
Apr 21, 2008
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I wouldn't say Go Mr. Chew at all. What a disruption to his
class to pull this stunt at WASL time. Whether you like it or
not, administering the WASL is currently the law and what is
expected of you as a teacher. It's your job!!! Showing
insubordination in this regard is classless and unprofessional.
Stand up...See More
Apr 21, 2008
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I am so proud of Mr. Chew. Wish I had the guts to do something
like that. What a powerful statement if all educators across
the country refused to give the state tests next year! WOW! My
administration breaks the teacher duty-free lunch law by having
us eat lunch with our students. I don't see her getting ca...See More
Apr 21, 2008


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