HUFFINGTONPOST.COM - Rayville Elementary School in Louisiana received a failing grade this
year, based on the state's School Performance Scores. Under the state's
Public School Choice policy,
eligible students in schools flagged as failing and in need of certain
levels of improvement can transfer to an "academically acceptable
school."
But an interesting and controversial issue has arisen that may actually challenge equal opportunity intended by the law. In a letter to parents dated July 25,
Rayville Elementary school officials inform families of the school's
"F" grade and list two other institutions -- with letter grades C- and B
-- that the parents can choose to transfer their children to. click here to read more