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A new way to pick the best school for your child

  • Written by David M. Houston, Assistant Professor of Education, George Mason University
imageDifferent types of data can influence how parents select schools for their children.Viktorcvetkovic/E+ via Getty Images

When parents look for information to help them choose a good elementary or secondary school for their child, they often turn to a variety of sources online.

For instance, they may check out state government websites that provide...

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