State Public Schools Receive an “F” in State-by-State Rating

On Monday, January 7,  Students First released its comparison of all US states’ K-12 educational  policies and governance.  This is a rating of how well the adults are serving the children in their public educational systems.  While no state earned an A, the results cut across party lines, providing some surprising results.  The highest-ranking states were Florida, Louisiana and Rhode Island.   F’s were given to Alabama, California, Iowa and New Hampshire.

States were rated on three criteria:

• Personnel decisions based on meaningful evaluations of teachers and principals to elevate the education profession

• Empowerment of parents with adequate information and choice

• Spending resources wisely and governing well

Read the full report

Evaluate the methodology

Community Hall Tree

On Wednesday morning,  January 2, the holiday lights were removed from the slender redwood tree in front of the Piedmont Community Center, a sure sign that the holidays are over.

As we begin 2013, the Piedmont Civic Association (PCA) thanks all our readers, contributors and commenters.  It is your interest and support throughout 2012 that made the issues and discussions on the PCA website an even greater success this past year than in 2011.  As the only news organization in Piedmont that does not support or oppose candidates or ballot measures, PCA is committed to providing a community forum open to all points of view on civic matters.

We look forward to your thoughts, ideas and opinions about how best to maintain and enhance Piedmont as a desirable community throughout 2013 and the years to come.

The Editors