There's no substitute for seeing the schools on your list in person, where you can watch the teachers in action and ask key questions.
Is your school equitably serving all its students? Successful schools have found fair, effective ways to raise the achievement of all.
Concerned about safety issues at your child's school? Take these questions along on your next visit, and get an insider's view.
High schools don't post banners announcing when they are failing. So how are parents supposed to know which ones aren't doing their job?