Bad Data on a Single Student Almost Sank a Dallas School in State Ratings

Dallas ISD got some good news on Tuesday — thanks to a single student and one hyperobservant principal.The Texas Education Agency released its final 2017 accountability ratings, setting them in stone after hearing appeals from 66 schools and districts.DISD won one of the 13 appeals granted by the TEA, changing the rating for Mount Auburn Elementary School from “Improvement Required” to “Met Standard.”  Continue reading...