Our school systems and teachers, both locally and statewide, had the courage to pick up the gauntlet and become willing to do things in different ways with new and sometimes scary evaluation methods. Success will require both parents and students to take a deep breath and soldier through what could be several months and even years of less-than-expected grades while the new curriculum is transitioned through our schools. These potentially lower grades will not be a sign of failing students, teachers, schools or parents. Our kids are as smart as any in the nation.
