Closing Underachieving Schools

The article entitled, "Do Failing Schools Deserve a Second Chance" says that when struggling schools are closed, most of the kids are re-enrolled in other low performing schools, and their attendance and test scores drop even more. When students transfer to better schools, attendance increases, but their test scores remain consistent. If people want the closing of underachieving schools to be effective, then it is essential to have a supply of established high performing schools, and officials must invest the time and effort to make sure the kids are enrolling in these superior institutions. "Bringing new leaders, new staff, and new programs with strong evidence of effectiveness, seem more likely to benefit struggling schools." This definitely seems easier said than done.

http://www.takepart.com/article/2011/11/14/do-failing-schools-deserve-second-chance