PRESS ADVISORY: Seattle NAACP and allies confront Seattle Public Schools over high-stakes testing requirements of students

PRESS ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: Tuesday April 5, 2016
Contact: Rita Green, Seattle King County NAACP Education Chair
Education@seattlekingcountynaacp.org 206-605-8339
 
Seattle NAACP and allies confront Seattle Public Schools over high-stakes testing requirements of students
 
Seattle, WA – On Wednesday, April 6th at 4:00pm the Seattle King County NAACP and Seattle Opt Out will meet to confront Seattle Public Schools over high-stakes testing for Seattle students. The NAACP will present the School District with a list of demands to address the intimidation of students and parents who choose to opt out of high-stakes testing.
 
What: Press Conference
When: April 6th at 4:00pm
Where: Seattle Public Schools: 2445 3rd Ave S, Seattle WA 98134
Who: Seattle NAACP leaders, parents, students, and education leaders
 
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Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. More information about the Seattle King County NAACP can be found here: www.seattlekingcountynaacp.org