This might give teachers some things they might like. But fortunately, our members look beyond their own self-interest and see the damage this would inflict.

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But we have the same objections. Having to fail [the WASL] twice we know will discourage some students who otherwise deserve a diploma.

237

For us, we didn't want to push so hard this session that it would make it impossible to work with other stakeholders in the future. We were growing polarized around this issue, so this gives everyone a chance to step back.

178

We're pleased we were able to prevent a full-blown, costly, distracting initiative campaign this fall.

172

We know going into it that the WASL is not an appropriate assessment for some students, so to require them to take it is poor professional practice.

139

Our members believe there is something seriously wrong. There's too much emphasis on a single test.

133

Our polling around [the initiative] indicated that it would be highly unlikely to succeed. We're relieved. This initiative would have been distracting to the real issue of students and schools facing inadequate funding levels in our state.

129

We haven't really heard anything that would help us predict how this ultimately will be resolved.

116

It doesn't work well to mandate that from the state.

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