?This decision, as difficult as it was for Dr. Ackerman, is consistent with her history, as well as recognition that for the district to best move forward, it must do so with new leadership''*
? Robert L. Archie Jr., Chairman, School Reform Commission of Philadelphia School District
Embattled Philadelphia schools chief leaving The Boston Globe
28%
Percentage Ohio students from the class of 2011 that met or surpassed all four college-readiness benchmarks
3 out of 4 high school graduates did not meet college readiness standards Dayton Daily News
* This quote does not necessarily represent the views of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute.