This week's article highlights LAUSD's vote to create a more easily comprehensible school rating system that allows for parent intput. Many parents pushed for this change so that they can more easily compare schools in their area. Hopefully this change will also encourage the state to distribute more funds to schools that need additional support. How can we as an organization fight for additional funding for schools in needs once the lowest performing schools are more easily recognizable?
http://laschoolreport.com/la-parent-voice-lausds-new-school-rating-system-is-a-big-step-forward-to-helping-our-kids-succeed/