How are low performing schools given assistance to improve?
Schools that earn an F receive about $1000 more per student than a school that earns an A. In fact, F schools receive more money that D schools that receive more money than C schools, etc. The Supplemental Academic Instruction categorical provides nearly $750 million annually to assist schools in improving student performance. Additionally, the State Board of Education sends Assistance Plus teams to F schools to provide assistance and recommendations for improvement. School superintendents are required to develop a plan to improve schools that are graded an F year after year. The plan might include assigning more experienced teachers or principals to the school or providing more tutoring or other services to parents and students.
