DeSoto parish schools improved its ACT scores from last year --that's good. DeSoto continues to lag the state average and also scores lower than Caddo and Bossier -- that's not good.
A great advantage DeSoto has is the income from natural gas production, allowing the parish school board to pay teachers well and attract applications from excellent teachers. That has no doubt been at least part of the reason for the improvement, but the board can't just fire all poor or mediocre teachers and replace them with others expected to be better.
Teachers are important but there are several reasons why students do well or poorly. Some students are more capable and some have parents who are more supportive than others. Still, we are always pleased to see any improvement in our schools.
A great advantage DeSoto has is the income from natural gas production, allowing the parish school board to pay teachers well and attract applications from excellent teachers. That has no doubt been at least part of the reason for the improvement, but the board can't just fire all poor or mediocre teachers and replace them with others expected to be better.
Teachers are important but there are several reasons why students do well or poorly. Some students are more capable and some have parents who are more supportive than others. Still, we are always pleased to see any improvement in our schools.
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