[1]Bowman for Congress

John,

On Monday, the Biden administration and the US Department of Education
submitted guidance to states across the country that refuses to grant a
national waiver for standardized testing, essentially subjecting states
and schools to test their students. All during a global pandemic.

Their reasoning? Doing so will allow us to see where the "gaps" are and
"where kids are struggling" — even though we've been implementing the same
standardized tests for the last 20 years and fully know where the gaps and
pain points are.

This is the worst pandemic we've had in over 100 years. More than 500,000
are dead. 26 million have been infected with COVID-19. Our students have
faced unfathomable amounts of trauma and anxiety due to the pandemic,
losing teachers, family members, and their entire way of life as they knew
it. They should not have to deal with the pressures of standardized tests
on top of it all.

I'm disappointed in the Biden administration's refusal to grant a national
waiver for standardized testing. It's wrong, it's a complete misplacement
of priorities, and it's what happens when non-educators are allowed to
make big decisions around education in our country. We can't force
students into standardized testing during a global pandemic.

[ [link removed] ]I'm proud to be one of the few educators in Congress, and I'll always
stand up for our students. Will you chip in $3 and support
my leadership in Congress as I continue to fight to hold the Biden
administration and the U.S. Department of Education accountable?

Peace and love,
John. Hope you and your loved
ones are staying safe.

In solidarity,

Jamaal Bowman


 


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