The state's education commissioner, Mary Ellen Elia, said she's fighting a proposal by her predecessor, now the federal education secretary, John King, to punish schools with a high opt - out rate from the standardized tests. (news.wbfo.org)
John Wise fought these proposals as contrary to New England beliefs and advocated the rights of the local congregations. (religion-online.org)
The UFT will vigorously fight both proposals. (uft.org)