> The issue here seems to be that the school system is saying that the researchers aren't allowed to be a witness in any lawsuit against the school system Exac

> The issue here seems to be that the school system is saying that the researchers aren't allowed to be a witness in any lawsuit against the school system Exactly. With this bit being particularly outrageous: > “Also, be aware,” wrote Cindy Kazanis, the director of CDE’s Analysis, Measurement, and Accountability Reporting Division, “that your actions have adversely impacted your working relationship with CDE, and your response to this letter is critically important to existing and future collaborations between us.”