"Opt Out" and sharing data

              On the front page of The Post Standard (Syracuse, NY) newspaper, there is an article about parents telling their children not to take the standardized tests.  Also stated is the argument from the people in favor of the testing.  I don't think they make much sense but you can make up your own mind.                                                                                                                           Also mentioned is the possibility of sharing this confidential information with the tests' publishers.  Often times, data equals money!  Please check out this article by Diane Ravitch and decide for your self. 

http://dianeravitch.net/2013/03/26/who-owns-your-childs-data/