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 | Parents, teachers, professors, children,
young adults, and senators gathered in Orlando on Saturday, February 14, 2004,
for Truth in Testing: Parents' Right to Know, an FCAR drive-in conference
culminating in an outdoor rally on beautiful Lake Eola. Co-sponsors were Manatee
RATPACK --Really Angry Teachers, Parents and Activists Coalition for Kids, and
FCAT Changes of Indian River County. [Photos by Mike Pierce] |
| On Saturday, March 13, 2004, Sarah Robinson, FCAR's
Pinellas rep, led a session in Clearwater on "Putting FCAT to the Test" at
Parent University, an annual event that draws hundreds of parents. In the
Community Resources exhibit hall of Parent U., FCAR directors John Perry and
Dave Miner, along with a good group of RATPACKers, distributed buttons, Truth in Testing legislative flyers, and FCAR
brochures, and talked to all comers about FCAR. |
| On April 14, 2004,
RATPACK held its "CAN" Rally. |
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Countryside High School in Clearwater, Florida FCAR Director John Perry mans the FCAR table at Parent U. Parent University volunteers David Miner presents FCAR award to Florida Representative Bill Galvano in gratitude for his support of FCAR's "Truth in Testing" bill. R.A.T.P.A.C.K.'s Brenda Katz speaks to a break out session at the Truth in Testing Conference. The Bachler family, Laurin McLeish, and Ashley Johnson. Dave Miner, FCAR director and emcee for the Truth in Testing Rally. R.A.T.P.A.C.K.'s Mike Pierce, FCAR's Marion Brady, and FairTest's Bob Schaeffer chat at the Truth in Testing Rally. USF's Sherman Dorn speaks to a break out session during the Truth in Testing Rally. Florida State Senator Fredrika Wilson wows the crowd at the Truth in Testing Rally. Florida State Senator Gary Siplin of Orlando addresses the Truth in Testing Rally on his home turf. Bernardo Garcia leads a breakout session on "Deconstructing FCAT." FCAR's Karen Heriot stands in the background.
FCAR's Judy Castillo speaks with an Orlando Sentinel reporter at the Truth in Testing Conference. FCAR director Laurin McLeish lunches with FCAR Pinellas Representative Sarah Robinson at the Truth in Testing Rally. FCAR director John Perry is followed by Kenneth Pipkin and USF's Sherman Dorn in the lunch line at the Truth in Testing Rally. FCAR President Gloria Pipkin presents an award to Craig Bachler, who is accompanied at the Truth in Testing Rally by his family. FCAR President Gloria Pipkin presents an award to Jeff Hogan for his assistance at the Truth in Testing Rally. Jeff is accompanied by son Brandon. FCAR President Gloria Pipkin laughs while FCAR director Dave Miner puts the moves on Senator Wilson. The Bachler kids are joined at the Truth in Testing Rally by Senators Wilson and Siplin, plus FCAR President Gloria Pipkin. Some of the Truth in Testing Rally crowd. At the Truth in Testing Conference, Pinellas Rep. Sarah Robinson sparks discussion when she has attendees "Take the Test." FairTest's Bob Schaeffer holds the crowd spellbound during the Truth in Testing Conference. Joshua Castillo is joined by mom Judy and Senator Siplin at the Truth in Testing Conference. Senator Siplin introduces guest of honor Ashley Johnson at the Truth in Testing Rally. Senators Wilson and Siplin escape the drizzle at the Truth in Testing Rally. You CAN Make a Difference Rally You CAN Make a Difference Rally
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John Perry, seated, backed by (L-R) Tito, Mike Pierce, Clif Randolph, Nancy Leasburg, Dave Miner and Sarah Robinson From the Bradenton Herald Tuesday, March 9, 2004:
Republican Executive Commitee
Rep. Bill Galvano, left, receives an award at the Feb. 23 meeting of the Manatee County Republican Executive Committee from Dave Miner, a club member and director of the Florida Coalition for Assessment Reform. The award was given to Galvano for his "extraordinary dedication to promoting the education of Florida's children" and his co-sponsorship of the "Truth in Testing - Parents' Right to Know" Act (HB 703) now pending in the Florida House. Some RATPACK supporters gather April 14, 2004, on the Northside of the Manatee County Central Library to promote the “You CAN make a Difference Rally” by bringing CANS of food for giving to legislators and later to charities.
RATPACK supporters including one lady who brought a can of chicken for legislators with a message “Don’t be a Chicken”. FCAR Director Craig Bachler with photographer from the Bradenton Herald. A mother and daughter read messages from the “Wall of Truth” on display in the Manatee County Central Library. Sarasota Herald Tribune Education Reporter Tiffany Lankes interviews RATPACK leader Patti Benson (right). Parents and Children view the wall of truth. On the right, RATPACK leader Joyce Karp. Bradenton Herald Education Reporter Michael Barber interviews RATPACK leader Suki Westra Janisch.
Countryside High School in Clearwater, Florida
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