At Lincoln Elementary School in Madison, Wis., we, too, are interested in the simplicity of everyday school, not the quick fixes or flashy programs. Thousands of schools, public and private, educate children daily. Some schools make significant contributions to a child’s growth and development with little to show on a standardized test, while other schools do little, with acceptable results on those same tests. While quantitative educational researchers have developed a valued-added formula to understand the truth about students achieving in schools that may have insufficient test scores, we are committed to leading Lincoln holistically, driven by our core values. Our professional development supports our continuous improvement efforts, and Lincoln has made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) two consecutive years and been removed from sanctions after