Originally Posted by indigo
Many agree this is a huge issue. Based upon a number of families paying for tutors, students score highly on standardized tests... teachers receive raises/bonuses for their supposed efficacy... district high schools receive high national ratings... then parents are asked to pay more in property taxes for the privilege of living in a high-performing district.

Kids without tutors may spend hours on homework, the old-fashioned way. On the positive side, they may develop grit. smile

New families unaware of what is driving the success of the district may move in or open-enroll to partake of the "excellence" and wonder why their kids cannot keep up.

Yes! I am just noticing this but this seems to be the case!