Achievement at both was abysmal. Parents pored over budgets and enrollment trends. Then they pushed the school board to implement a redistricting plan that evened out the student populations. Today, morale is vastly improved. So are test scores.
Parents can make a huge difference.
They can lobby to hire a principal with vision. Then they can make sure changes are institutionalized so they don't vanish after the principal moves on. The issues and challenges vary from school to school. World Report Inc. All rights reserved. Read our information page .