Can you name a school you would describe as “persistently dangerous?” You might think so, but according to official education statistics, there are only 38 persistently dangerous public schools in the United States, and these occur only in a small handful of states (see chart below). Even though parents consistently describe school safety as one of their most important priorities for their child’s school, policymakers can’t seem to figure out how to include safety in school accountability systems or report cards.

Related Posts:

• Heritage — A school wake-up call
• Special-Ed Funds Used Elsewhere: School Districts Shift Millions of Dollars to General Needs After Getting Stimulus Cash — WSJ
• Heritage — School Safety in Washington, D.C.: New Data for the 2007-2008 School Year
• School Choice in America 2009: What It Means for Children’s Futures — Lindsey Burke, The Heritage Foundation
• Charter School Q&A

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