By ourselves, teachers can do little, particularly here in the South, where we have no unions and are at the mercy and whim of the legislature, but if we can galvanize parent groups into joining us, there's no limit to what we can do.
Politicians listen to parents.
So do school board members. I already belong to a group here in North Carolina that is organizing parents and teachers into making a stand against high stakes testing. I know such organizations exist at the local level across the country. There's some risk involved for teachers, yes. The administration at my school and in my school system would not be thrilled to know I am affiliated with the group I belong to.