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Johanna Garcia, mother and New York City parent leader, makes a heartfelt and powerful case against high-stakes standardized testing, especially as it affects urban and immigrant communities. Part of the series "8 Powerful Voices in Defense of Public Education"

Johanna Garcia, mother and New York City parent leader, makes a heartfelt and powerful case against high-stakes standardized testing, especially as it affects urban and immigrant communities.

Johanna García, madre y líder en nueva york, comunica un poderoso y sentido mensaje contra los exámenes estandarizados de altas estacas. Específicamente sus efectos en comunidades de imigrantes e urbanas. Parte de las serie "8 voces poderosas en defensa de la educación pública"

Johanna García, madre y líder en nueva york, comunica un poderoso y sentido mensaje contra los exámenes estandarizados de altas estacas. Específicamente sus efectos en comunidades de imigrantes e urbanas.

Teacher Jesse Hagopian shares a devastating classroom story. But it’s not hopeless. Watch, share, act!

Teacher Jesse Hagopian shares a devastating classroom story. But it’s not hopeless. 

Jeanette Deutermann spoke at an event sponsored by NYC Opt Out on March 4th, 2015

Jeanette Deutermann spoke at an event sponsored by NYC Opt Out on March 4th, 2015.

Videos of Johanna Garcia and Jesse Hagopian created for the Network for Public Education (NPE) by Shoot4Education.