Our goal must be to raise the academic achievement for all kids. Mr. Bennett said he was still crossing the Ts and dotting the Is on legislation that would outline committee members visions of a school accountability system and plan for improving achievement at some of the poorer performing schools. But some school improvement groups said the department was not moving fast enough with its work. The Michigan Business Leaders for Education Excellence, an affiliate of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, urged the accreditation report be released now. Hard-earned state and local tax dollars were used to prepare this report, said Chamber President and CEO Jim Barrett.
Taxpayers have a right to know the results.
School groups, on the other hand, have threatened to sue to block release of the list. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the opinions of our funders.