Founders' Story

Who are we?  Nothing special.  Just two moms against a test.  Just two moms who dared to ask the question, "Why?" ...The Purpose of this website is to share our findings on education, assessments, and the design and use of the Ohio Proficiency Test.....[more]

A Former Teacher's  Story 

“You quit teaching because of the proficiency tests?” 

The person asking the question almost always looks at me incredulously. Certainly tests are expected in schools, right? ...For me, there is a big difference between the institution of “school” and “education” and what learning really is.... [more]  

What's Your Story?

Maybe you are a parent, frustrated with the amount of homework your first grader has, maybe you are a grandparent, wondering why your grandchild never talks about school, or talks negatively about it.  

Maybe you are tax payer sick of the decline of education, and think that tests are a good thing because they make schools and teachers accountable....[more]

Get the Word Out 

So, you never thought you'd find yourself picketing at a protest rally at the State House?

Neither did we.

But when we found a cause we felt so strongly about, we found ourselves doing all sorts of things we had never imagined.  If picketing is not for you, that's all right.  Write a letter, talk to a friend.  The important thing is just to spread the word... [more]