About CalCARE

Since No Child Left Behind (NCLB), life in schools has become miserable for both children and teachers.

The curriculum has become little more than test prep, and science, art, music, social studies, and even recess are disappearing fast.

Students are dropping out at younger and younger ages, and teachers are leaving the profession earlier and earlier.

   CalCARE is a grassroots organization of educators, parents, students, and concerned citizens working together to promote high quality teaching, learning, and accountability for all.

We are the California affiliate of FairTest's national Assessment Reform Network. Our goals are to inform policy makers and the public about the dangers of tests and external standards, to promote authentic assessment, and to stop the testing madness.

Support CalCARE!

Any donation would be much appreciated (see box at left)

"High Stakes Are For Tomatoes"

Buy (and wear!) a tomato T-shirt.

We have high-quality, silkscreened T-shirts available for $15.

To order, send a check for $15 for each shirt, size(s) and your address to:

CalCARE

414 39th Avenue

Oakland, CA 94619

Coming soon--

Operation Opt Out shirts. Be the first in your school to wear one!
Send $15 for each shirt, size(s) and your address.