What Happens When What Works for Children Doesn’t Feel Good?

relinquishment:

Closing schools does not feel good: it’s painful for families, educators, and politicians.

But closing schools, and opening new better schools, can dramatically help low-income children.

Sometimes, the best thing that can happen to a child is for her school to close.

Closing Schools Led to a +.3 SD Gain for Elementary Students in NOLA

Related: Madison’s long term, disastrous reading results.