That's the title of an editorial in the San Antonio Express-News bemoaning the lack of accurate numbers. LINK
There is no magic formula to solve the dropout problem, but having the best available data — information that does not distort the picture or spin the statistics — is crucial.
The National Governors Association recognizes the problem. Last summer, the governors supported a uniform standard for measuring high school graduation rates.
It is in everyone's best interest for those plans to be put into action as soon as possible.
