The Justice Not Just Tests (JNJT) working group aims to organize around high-stakes standardized testing issues and to advocate for alternatives to high-stakes testing.

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Position Statement on High Stakes Testing

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This document includes the racist roots of testing, the consequences that testing and accountability has on educators, and the unfair and unequitable results of testing on students. (02/02/04)

   

Pamphlet Against Merit Pay
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This pamphlet discusses the implications of pay for performance in New York City. This document should be used to inform and educate educators at schools where merit pay is being offered or has been offered on why we should not allow merit pay in our schools. Full page flyer here.(03/31/08)

   

How much testing is there in K-12 for New York City Schools?
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This powerpoint presentation shows the testing calendar for public education students in K-12 and includes city interim assessments and state assessments.(09/28/08)

   

High-Stakes Testing related news and acts of resistance
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JNJT continues to compile news related to high-stakes testing, merit pay and acts of resistance by educators, students and community members. If you have something you would like to add, please email us.