State takeovers of other districts have had mixed results

12-12-2011

By Winnie Hu/New York Times

A state takeover can bring additional resources and expertise to a troubled district, allow for more radical changes, and help deter nepotism, bickering and personal agendas among school board members. But it is usually a last resort because of staunch local opposition. “Schools districts are best served by members of the local community who know their unique needs,” said Reginald Felton, assistant executive director of the National School Board Association. “We believe that operating from a federal or state level is too far removed from where the action needs to take place.” Moreover, state takeovers have produced mixed results: Emery, Calif., ended a decade of state control in September after repaying a $1.3 million state emergency loan, but Roosevelt, N.Y., on Long Island, has had persistently poor test scores in the nine years since a state takeover. (more...)

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