By Judy Young, Missouri Independent
The Missouri Independent reports on state government, politics, and policy without partisan bias.
As a parent of a student in public education and an organizer for parents, I am worried about the plan proposed by the Missouri governor. This proposal suggests an A-F School Grading Framework, giving the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education the task of implementing it.
The framework aims to assign a single letter grade to each of our public schools and districts.
Parents and educators express concern over its potential impact on student outcomes.
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