School Report Cards

“The better informed they are, the more empowered they are and the more involved they become,” he said. “I just think we can all get more involved than we’ve been in the past if we just make it easier for parents to understand more about their schools,” Easley said.
-Report cards show academic performances of N.C. schools; 5/9/02 Greensboro News and Record, Associated Press

"I believe these report cards will empower parents and communities and engage them more deeply in school improvement efforts across North Carolina," Easley said Wednesday.
-Data will rate schools; 2/20/03 Raleigh News and Observer

"We hope these reports will increase participation by parents and others," Gov. Mike Easley said during a news conference Thursday announcing the latest round of reports. "The more people know about our schools, the more they'll understand about how to get involved."
-Report Cards on Schools go to Parents; 12/5/03 Raleigh News and Observer

Gov. Mike Easley and state school officials said they hope the new report cards increase parental involvement. "When parents are involved, children succeed," Easley said.
-Parents Get More Info on NC School Report Cards; 12/05/03 Asheville Citizen Times

"The kids love it because it grades the schools rather than the children," Easley said.
- Report Tells Parents how schools are performing; 12/5/03 Greensboro News and Record