With small schools and declining enrollment, two or three kids can dramatically affect test scores. We tested 75 fewer students district wide than last year.

Now is not the time to blame students. Now is the time to analyze our curriculum and make sure we're teaching what we are being tested on.

When my sisters and I were kids going to DC public schools, school supplies were not the big deal they are today, ... Giving today's children the basic supplies they need is a good way to start them off thinking positively about doing well in school.

Our kids have to work doubly hard to compete with schools that require their students to take debate as a class.

New York schools are focused on preparing students for the innovation economy.

We could have kids that have graduated in here or kids from other schools, ... This will help teachers identify students.