Take Action in Massachusetts: We Can Improve the MCAS

Please contact your state legislators and voice your support for House Bill 3660, An Act to Improve Assessment and Accountability to Ensure Students Acquire 21st Century Skills.

You can find the names and contact information of your state representative and senator at: http://www.wheredoivotema.com

You have two time efficient options, each of which only tales a few minutes, and can make a huge difference in the lives of many children.

OPTION 1: Call the Massachusetts State House at (617) 722-2000 and ask for your State Representative and State Senator.

Example of a Telephone Call:
My name is _____. I live at (your street address and your town/city). I am calling you in support of House Bill 3660, An Act to Improve Assessment and Accountability to Ensure Students Acquire 21st Century Skills. The Bill would maintain our current high educational standards, while rectifying the major defects of the current statewide testing system, including the overreliance on single type of paper and pencil test. The Bill would complement the current narrowly focused tests with multiple assessments that would encompass the broad array of skills that students need to succeed in the 21st century. The Bill proposes a cost-neutral and practical approach to assessment. Please contact the co-chairs of Joint Committee on Education, State Senator Robert A. O'Leary, and State Representative Martha M. Walz, and inform them that you believe that House Bill 3660 should receive a favorable vote from their committee.

OPTION 2: E-mail your state representative and senator.

E-mail Example:
Dear Representative / Senator _______:
I am writing to you in support of House Bill 3660, An Act to Improve Assessment and Accountability to Ensure Students Acquire 21st Century Skills. The Bill would maintain our current high educational standards, while rectifying the major defects of the current statewide testing system, including the overreliance on single type of paper and pencil test. The Bill would complement the current narrowly focused tests with multiple assessments that would encompass the broad array of skills that students need to succeed in the 21st century. The Bill proposes a cost-neutral and practical approach to assessment. Please contact the co-chairs of Joint Committee on Education, State Senator Robert A. O'Leary, and State Representative Martha M. Walz, and inform them that you believe that House Bill 3660 should receive a favorable vote from their committee.

Sincerely,

Your Name
Street Address
Town/City, State, Zipcode

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