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Missouri’s schools are about to get a grade—A to F—starting this fall, thanks to a new state-mandated system designed to simplify school evaluations. Based on standardized test scores in key subjects and graduation rates, the grades aim to give parents clear snapshots of school performance. But educators warn it oversimplifies real challenges like poverty and language barriers, while implementation costs and scheduling shifts could squeeze classroom time. This bold move sparks debate: can one letter truly capture what makes a school successful?

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