As the volume settles in this confined cube of a classroom I lay one sheet of paper on each desk I tell my students to prepare them for a test I tell myself they don't need another test I do it anyway
Now I want you each to answer with precision Give me your mind and stave the heart for now Allow your finger tips to work in ways they have not been taught yet Do this correct The way they are going to expect
In the top right corner please write your: Name Date Eating disorder Depression ADHD Food insecurity Anxiety Family issues Lack of sleep
Now leave them there and focus There is no room for those here Not in a classroom And not in a test like this Human does not belong right now
This test determines too much To show that you are not enough
So good luck on this test When you are finished Sign with your everything And hope for the best
I watched my students take their spring standardized test today. During that time this formed.