Comments on: 75 percent of high schools given A’s and B’s on progress reports

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:26:12 +0000

[...] year. The decrease partially reflects a rise in the raw score necessary to receive an A or a B. Only 75 percent of high schools received an A or a B, down from 83 percent in [...]

By: I noticed that...

I noticed that... — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:57:44 +0000

With this type of meaningless, ridiculous grades of schools, I foresee more and more distortion of facts, dissemination of inaccurate stats, and a shameless mockery of the public school system by those who call themselves leaders! We are heading for a social and economic breakdown when the last four-years of graduates will see themselves unable to obtain employment or finish college. They should all thank BloomKlein for their failure!

By: Jeff S

Jeff S — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:51:22 +0000

This grading of schools is disgusting; but then what do you expect from an inept,unqualified uncertified lawyer masquerading as a Chancellor (let’s not mention how he lacks the legal certification for the position but let’s not little things like that get in the way of trying to tell the world what a wonderful educator he is).

You know, when I was a kid, I went to one school and many of my friends went to another. And we used to kid each other about such important things as how the football team was doing. Now let me ask you, how does a kid feel when his school is rated D on these flawed assessments and whatever and his friends kid him how he goes to a D school. He might be a great student but he goes to a D school. And what effect does such a grade have on the kid’s college applications? This public release of meaningless grades of schools is one of the most asinine things I have ever seen in my life. But then again, what do y ou expect from a Chancellor who doesn’t have the slightest clue about education.

By: GLORIA ERDMAN

GLORIA ERDMAN — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:45:28 +0000

In the above, bullet point 3 lists only comprehensives receiving poor grades. Why no inclusion of the small/charter high schools dropping to a D or F? I wonder if any of them will be targeted for closure?

By: NYC Educator

NYC Educator — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:19:04 +0000

Personally, I attribute it to the incredible merit of NYC teachers. It would seem an opportune time for the Mayor to put his money where his mouth is and issue immediate 75% raises to all of them, and I say this as a completely unbiased observer.

By: Smith

Smith — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:07:36 +0000

The kids get passing grades for doing nothing, principals get a pat on the back for improving their passing rates, Klein gets accolades from the national media, and Bloomberg gets reelected. Everybody wins!

By: Leonie Haimson

Leonie Haimson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:53:18 +0000

only one “F”! The people running our schools must be doing a great job.

By: Michael M.

Michael M. — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:17:32 +0000

And how many grads still need remedial classes even at the junior college level?

Call it a post-election dip in what is *still* a Random Letter Generator, with a politically mandated curve.

Were it not for the backlash to giving A’s and B’s to 98% of the Elementary and Middle Schools, I’m sure 99% of our high schools would have gotten A’s and B’s as well.