Orange County Schools in California released state tests scores with the announcement that scores had risen for the fifth straight year in a row. That means that 52% of students tested for English in grades 2-11 passed with a grade of proficient or above. 51% in math. Did you read that correctly? 52% and 51% passing means progress to the Orange County Schools. If youre a parent with children in the Orange County Public Schools this should concern your greatly! The scary thing is that statewide percentages are at 43% and 41%. California Schools are currently failing our children.
So whats a parent to do? Funding is an issue. Teaching the states huge immigrant population is an issue. The needs of special needs students are an issue. And no one has a really great answer. But as a parent, there is something that you can do. Its a drastic measure that could impact the entire population of the Orange County Schools. But its not an easy fix. In fact, a lot of the Orange County Schools’ families will have serious pains from making this move. But its that important. Parents of Orange County Schools- I challenge you to turn off your television during the school...