report card
noun
1
: a report on a student that is periodically submitted by a school to the student's parents or guardian
2
: an evaluation of performance
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The network discontinued its long-standing school report cards, which had provided leaders with an objective measure of their schools’ quality, including not only student outcomes but also staff and student satisfaction.
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Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
In Florida, 35 of 67 counties could be graded on at least one air quality measure, according to the ALA's report card.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Legislative report card The only candidate willing to defend the Legislature’s cumulative record was Senate President Ty Masterson, who didn’t provide a letter grade in his statement to The Star.
—Matthew Kelly
updated April 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Turns out, report cards with smiley faces don’t illuminate Lucy’s knowledge of mathematics or help Juan decide what public school is best for his son.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
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Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
In Florida, 35 of 67 counties could be graded on at least one air quality measure, according to the ALA's report card.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Legislative report card The only candidate willing to defend the Legislature’s cumulative record was Senate President Ty Masterson, who didn’t provide a letter grade in his statement to The Star.
—Matthew Kelly
updated April 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Turns out, report cards with smiley faces don’t illuminate Lucy’s knowledge of mathematics or help Juan decide what public school is best for his son.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Report card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/report%20card. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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