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Claudia De Leon, whose children have opted out of state exams, for several years, said that the change brings relief to parents who don't support the high stakes testing. She and other members of the advocacy group, Community Voices for Public Education, rallied for more changes to state tests outside HISD headquarters in February.

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HISD Drops Some Stakes For State Standardized Tests For Certain Grades

Laura Isensee

Posted on February 13, 2017 · Statewide policy still requires students in fifth and eighth grades to pass the state exam to move on to the next grade.

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Teacher Sam Brower leads a class at an alternative learning environment for students who are not taking the state standardized exams this week. Brower said that his lesson tries to teach about discrimination through a Dr. Seuss book.

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Families Opting Out Of STAAR Find Alternative School

Laura Isensee

Posted on May 10, 2016 · This year the Houston Independent School District approved a new policy saying students won’t be punished for not taking the STAAR.

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Parents and students rallied against standardized testing earlier this month and encouraged others to boycott state exams.

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Houston Opt-Out Movement Ramps Up Boycott This Testing Season

Laura Isensee

Posted on March 28, 2016 · There’s no official state policy on opting out, but the Houston school district says students won't be disciplined for missing the exam.

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Want To Opt Out From Standardized Testing? There’s A Form For That.

Laura Isensee

Posted on January 4, 2016 · The HISD board approved the new "opt out" policy, which serves as a notice for parents about the implications and prohibits any negative consequences.

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Mom Shavonda Collins stands with her twin boys, Tyler and Tylan

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Houston Parent Feels ‘Bullied’ After Sons Opted Out Of State Exam

Laura Isensee

Posted on August 28, 2015 · Parent Shavonda Collins believes that her twin boys were almost removed from their longtime school and are being held back because they didn’t take the state math exam last year.

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