Lawmakers Want New School Rating System

Minnesota schools are now rated on state test results and performance standards but some lawmakers want to expand on the system. White Bear Lake lawmaker Sandy Rummel wants to include student's opinion of teachers, how much progress they're making toward their goals, and how many participate in advanced placement courses. Rummel said kids aren't widgets and all students aren't equally equipped to come to the classroom. Education Commissioner Alice Seagren said the idea could weaken the accountability system for schools and let some schools look better then they actually are.