At Learning Heroes, we equip families and schools with tools, research, and training to foster meaningful partnerships and a shared understanding of student progress. And with Go Beyond Grades, we’re sounding an alarm.

Almost 9 in 10 parents nationally think their children are on grade level, despite a steady stream of data that tells a much more somber story of student achievement.

Where does this perception come from? Our research shows that parents rely on report card grades as the primary source of information, and the vast majority of parents (almost 80%), say their kids receive all B’s or better. While grades matter, they don’t tell the full story.

Teachers say the number one way for parents to know how their child is achieving is to ask the teacher. That’s why we’re asking parents to go beyond grades by exploring the free tips and tools on this site (in English and Spanish), and by teaming up with their child’s teachers.

When parents know, they act. It’s time to go beyond grades and team up on behalf of our kids.