War on Parents' Right to Opt Out

is underway in many Oregon districts, perhaps none as egregious and borderline illegal as in Portland. The ODE seems hellbent on increasing SBAC testing (with pilot schools trying out using SBAC formative tests through the year), introducing SBAC science tests (as outlined in the new education budget) and... well, read this memo from a Portland district official to high school administrators...

     District to schools: Hide opt-out forms! Nuance the messaging! Hit quota!