Examining the Evidence on Common Beliefs about Public Schools
These sessions are for:
FAMILIES navigating education choices
Education and community LEADERS
ANYONE seeking to better understand what beliefs about schools reveal in light of the evidence
…in Charlotte and beyond
This 3-part series will:
Use data and research with a critical lens to evaluate commonly accepted beliefs about public schools.
Expose common missteps when choosing a school or identifying “good” schools that create a lose-lose dynamic: less informed school choices by families and more inequity for everyone
Explore hopeful paths forward for families, schools, and communities.
*We will examine Charlotte-specific data but highlight patterns relevant across the U.S.
11am - 12pm ET | Virtual
APRIL 25 | Are Charlotte’s public schools strong?
MAY 2 | Are the highest-rated schools the best?
MAY 9 | Why do student outcomes differ based on racial/ethnic identity & income? + What can we do?
