Many Parents Don’t Know When Kids Are Behind In School

Nearly nine out of 10 parents believe their child is performing at grade level despite standardized tests showing far fewer students are on track. That’s according to a poll released Wednesday by Gallup and the nonprofit Learning Heroes. Many parents rely on report cards for a sense of their children’s progress, but researchers say they might be missing the whole picture. Without that knowledge, parents may not seek opportunities for extra support for their children. In a federal survey, school officials said half of all U.S. students started last school year behind grade level in at least one subject.