Whatever you think of the myriad standardized state exams grade- and middle-schoolers take every year, the New York State Education Department wants to know -- and quickly, too.

The state's Board of Regents is considering changes to the elementary and middle-school testing program, and is asking all New York City public school parents to weigh in here with their thoughts.

The deadline to respond is this Friday, February 27. Completing the 10-question survey should only take a few minutes (although there's space to elaborate on responses, if you so desire).

It's a given that parents want to influence their child's experiences with standardized testing. For what it's worth, here's a chance to speak out -- please do, and feel free to forward as widely as possible to be certain that the greatest number of New York City parents make their opinions known.