Advisory group urges context, not distrust, in using DESE school data
Members said DESE numbers are useful but need explanatory context; participants warned per‑pupil rankings can mislead without comparing similar communities and recommended that the RFP and public materials include interpretive notes and peer comparisons.
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Committee members spent substantial time discussing DESE data and how the town should present school metrics. One member explained that DESE collates school‑reported figures and recommended accompanying positioning so readers understand differences in per‑pupil spending and enrollment size. "It's not a trust issue... it's more of an explanation that needs to go along with it," a participant said.
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