An additional 75 schools or so are projected to be labeled «focus» schools for low overall achievement plus failure to make gains with particular groups of students. (oregonlive.com)
It is possible, of course, that looking at average student achievement could divert our attention from changes for particular groups of students. (educationnext.org)
I think admission requirements are a far bigger issue but again, we need thoughtful conversations about whether allowing private schools to exclude particular groups of students at their discretion is something worth pursuing. (jaypgreene.com)