In Defense of School Ratings
School ratings can be a useful tool for families. But they need to be nuanced, transparent, and accessible to all.
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When It Comes to School Data, Parents Need Clarity
For parents to be fully engaged in their children's schools, they need the facts—good and bad.
Does NYC's Mayor Really Care About Parents?
Elected officials all say they care about parents. But when the rubber meets the road, do they really?
Maybe We Should Rate Schools Like Ski Slopes
What if the truest measure of a school is the richness of the work it asks students to tackle every day?
Does the New York Times Know What a Good School Looks Like?
A recent Upshot analysis of home prices and school quality in major urban areas makes us wonder.
States: Stop Playing Games with School Grades
States like California and Michigan are putting a greater burden on families and the public under the guise of presenting a more holistic portrait of each school's performance.
What is an “A” School, Really?
Not every school that has been earning an A under Louisiana's current rating system is actually a top-performing school, and some very worthy schools are being overlooked.
When Grading Schools, Parents Care about Student Growth
Student growth isn’t everything. Just because a school has high growth doesn’t mean it’s always going to be a great school, or a great school for every family. It’s one piece of data. But I’m not sure how we could give good counsel to families about their school choices without it.
What a Successful School Turnaround Looks Like
New Orleans' Andrew Wilson Charter School is onto something.