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You are on the right track. These parents refused long ago to file education plans with the local school district. Had they chosen to cooperate, they could have avoided testing altogether since the local school district has very minimal requirements for these plans and would have allowed any one of various methods of assessment. Because these parents want to make a point and get publicity, they refuse to cooperate in any way, shape or form. As a result, custody of their children has been turned over to DSS. That happened a while ago. As of now, as the article states, the local superintendent wasn't even aware of this latest action. That's because the school system has in its possession a valid education plan that was filed by the children's custodian, DSS. The school district is satisfied. DSS is requiring the testing, not the local school district so this latest issue is between the family and DSS. These parents may be providing their children with a wonderful education. Unfortunately part of that education includes continual lessons in stupidity and spitefulness that can't be good for any child.

These parents may be providing their children with a wonderful education. Unfortunately part of that education includes continual lessons in stupidity and spitefulness that can't be good for any child.

This thread has been really good for getting past the sensationalism to the facts. It seems that the students, even when schooled at home, could benefit from cooperation. Waltham must have a lot of programs in sports and in the arts that the students would have access to. They could be taking courses the parents can't provide.

I'll defend the home-school concept, even though I've seen situations where maybe the students were missing some things. But using two teenagers to carry out an agenda? No way is that acceptable.

These parents refused long ago to file education plans with the local school district. Had they chosen to cooperate, ...

You really ought to change your nick. It doesn't fit.

Because these parents want to make a point and get publicity, ...

An assumption on your part. I see nothing in the article to back up that assertion. They seem like people who want to be left alone not draw attention to themselves.

Unfortunately part of that education includes continual lessons in stupidity and spitefulness that can't be good for any child.

Refusing to kowtow to the government and cede away their authority as parents is stupid and spiteful?
Constitution lover my eye.