29% of West Windsor fourth graders can’t do math at grade level.
West Windsor-Plainsboro School District’s plan isn’t working.
But you can change that.
What to Tell West Windsor-Plainsboro Schools
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West Windsor-Plainsboro should name math and reading as a priority in their strategic plan.
The school district needs to set numerical goals for math and reading performance that can be tracked over time.
While math and reading aren't the only skills that matter, they are essential for every child's success.
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At any time in the school year, parents should be able to know how their child is performing against grade-level expectations.
Provide parents with real-time access to all formative assessments - benchmarks, screenings, and diagnostics.
Ensure each student has a plan to improve, with parents and teachers working together to track progress against the plan.
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Grades differ significantly from school to school and class to class. West Windsor-Plainsboro parents deserve to know what grades really mean.
Schools should describe exactly what's included in each grade - quizzes, participation, attendance, homework?
Schools should also display each student's state test results for math, reading and science alongside the letter grades on the final report card.
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FAQs
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Because all West Windsor-Plainsboro children deserve a quality public education. And parents deserve honest conversations about academic performance.
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No, we want to improve the West Windsor-Plainsboro school district and all of New Jersey’s public schools.
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Like too many of New Jersey’s affluent suburbs, West Windsor’s academic results don't match their stellar reputation. So too many parents don’t realize that the school district is failing their kids.
We want to see not only West Windsor-Plainsboro, but every school district in New Jersey improve public education.
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No. We are a 501c3 nonprofit that does not engage in political activity.
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We are parents who believe every child in New Jersey deserves a quality public education. When it comes to educating our children, New Jersey’s current system isn’t cutting it.
Learn more about our founders here.
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About West Windsor-Plainsboro Schools
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According to Fortune.com, “West Windsor-Plainsboro is known for its rigorous public schools and hailed as a commuters’ paradise with easy access to large, urban centers. Residents are just a quick train ride away from New York and a similarly short journey to Philadelphia. Being centrally located has its perks, as the famed Jersey Shore and its boardwalks are less than an hour away.”
The school district is a major draw for young homebuyers and community members, receiving an overall rating of A+ and ranked the 2nd best school district in NJ.
The average home price in West Windsor at $840,000 and per-pupil spending over $23,000 per student.
But alongside the charm of its downtown and pricey homes is an inconvenient truth about the true performance of their public schools.
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Math
29% of 4th graders not on grade level
29% of 5th graders not on grade level
Reading
36% of 3rd graders not on grade level
29% of 4th graders not on grade level
20% of 7th graders not on grade level
Source: NJ State Assessment Results