"Beyond Test Scores: Imagining New Ways to Measure NYC's High Schools"

Presented by the Center for New York City Affairs and Insideschools.org

What matters most in high school? Graduation rates and Regents test scores? College-oriented academics, supportive teachers – or extra-curricular activities? All of these things matter to students, but inside information is hard to find. There is also intense debate about what makes for a “good” high school and how this can be measured.

The Center for New York City Affairs and Insideschools.org will unveil Inside Stats, a new high school scorecard designed to provide a well-rounded picture of NYC’s high schools using the data available now. But are there better ways to measure our schools?

Discussion with:

Charissa Fernandez, chief operating officer, The After-School Corporation (TASC)
Robert Hughes, president, New Visions for Public Schools
Martin Kurzweil, senior executive director for Research, Accountability and Data, NYC DOE
Miriam Nightengale, principal, Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science & Engineering
Jacqueline Wayans, Bronx parent leader, Insideschools.org

Moderated by Clara Hemphill, Insideschools.org

Admission is free but you must RSVP. Email centernyc@newschool.edu to reserve a seat.