This meeting summary outlines common principles to guide the redesign of next-gen accountability systems.
States, along with legislatures, governors, advocacy groups, and citizens, are urging state education agencies to drive changes in K-12 education. The restructuring of work on various fronts, such as supporting struggling schools, raising standards, addressing labor market weaknesses, and strengthening educational connections, is necessary to meet these demands. Importantly, these efforts must be undertaken amidst constrained resources. The focus of our work is to explore how SEAs can effectively respond to the increasing demands they face.
Key questions guiding this exploration include:
This meeting summary outlines common principles to guide the redesign of next-gen accountability systems.
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This study explores the primary obstacles that inhibit state education agencies from better supporting school and district improvement.
