To Close a School - A Decision Rooted in Data, but Colored by Nuance
On a recent December morning, a trio of education higher-ups arrived unannounced in the principal’s office at Public School 90 in the Bronx. The school would be gradually shut down, they told the principal, Patricia West. Incredulous, Ms. West, who has been at P.S. 90’s helm for six years, asked them to repeat themselves.
“I knew we had to improve, but I was shocked,” she said. “It’s like being told you are arrested and you go to jail. ...
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After raising our four children, all of whom attended some public but mostly private schools ( I was on the board of two) education has more to do with having quality and accountable teachers coupled with intense co-operation and involvement of the parents is the only way. A lack of TOTAL commitment on either side will result in poor results.