/policy-politics/standards-accountability Standards & Accountability en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:07:26 GMT /policy-politics/state-accountability-systems-arent-actually-helping-schools-improve/2024/09 The systems under federal education law should do more to shine a light on racial disparities in students' performance, a new report says. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:07:26 GMT /policy-politics/state-accountability-systems-arent-actually-helping-schools-improve/2024/09 /sponsor/cognia/demystifying-accreditation-and-accountability Accreditation and accountability are two distinct processes with different goals, yet the distinction between them is sometimes lost among educators. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT /sponsor/cognia/demystifying-accreditation-and-accountability /policy-politics/more-than-1-in-4-schools-targeted-for-improvement-survey-finds/2024/01 The new federal findings show schools also continue to struggle with absenteeism. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:15:26 GMT /policy-politics/more-than-1-in-4-schools-targeted-for-improvement-survey-finds/2024/01 /policy-politics/opinion-whats-wrong-with-online-credit-recovery-this-teacher-will-tell-you/2023/11 The “whatever it takes” approach to increasing graduation rates ends up deflating the value of a diploma. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-whats-wrong-with-online-credit-recovery-this-teacher-will-tell-you/2023/11 /policy-politics/why-a-judge-stopped-texas-from-issuing-a-f-school-ratings/2023/10 Districts argued the new metric would make it appear as if schools have worsened—even though outcomes have actually improved in many cases. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:32:19 GMT /policy-politics/why-a-judge-stopped-texas-from-issuing-a-f-school-ratings/2023/10 /policy-politics/why-these-districts-are-suing-to-stop-release-of-a-f-school-ratings/2023/09 A change in how schools will be graded has prompted legal action from about a dozen school districts in Texas. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:41:12 GMT /policy-politics/why-these-districts-are-suing-to-stop-release-of-a-f-school-ratings/2023/09 /teaching-learning/whats-the-purpose-of-standards-in-education-an-explainer/2023/07 What are standards? Why are they important? What's the Common Core? Do standards improve student achievement? Our explainer has the answers. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:08:15 GMT /teaching-learning/whats-the-purpose-of-standards-in-education-an-explainer/2023/07 /teaching-learning/floridas-new-african-american-history-standards-whats-behind-the-backlash/2023/07 The state's new standards drew national criticism and leave teachers with questions. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:13:53 GMT /teaching-learning/floridas-new-african-american-history-standards-whats-behind-the-backlash/2023/07 /teaching-learning/heres-whats-in-floridas-new-african-american-history-standards/2023/07 Standards were expanded in the younger grades, but critics question the framing of many of the new standards. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:13:27 GMT /teaching-learning/heres-whats-in-floridas-new-african-american-history-standards/2023/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-one-state-found-common-ground-to-produce-new-history-standards/2023/07 A veteran board member discusses how the state school board pushed past partisanship to offer a richer, more inclusive history for students. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-one-state-found-common-ground-to-produce-new-history-standards/2023/07 /policy-politics/what-should-schools-do-to-build-on-20-years-of-nclb-data/2023/03 The education law yielded a cornucopia of student information, but not scalable turnaround for schools, an analysis finds. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:42:43 GMT /policy-politics/what-should-schools-do-to-build-on-20-years-of-nclb-data/2023/03 /policy-politics/education-secretary-standardized-tests-should-no-longer-be-a-hammer/2023/01 But states won't ease accountability requirements until federal law tells them to do so, policy experts say. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:04:27 GMT /policy-politics/education-secretary-standardized-tests-should-no-longer-be-a-hammer/2023/01 /teaching-learning/the-architects-of-the-standards-movement-say-they-missed-a-big-piece/2022/11 Decisions about materials and methods can lead to big variances in the quality of instruction that children receive. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:35:24 GMT /teaching-learning/the-architects-of-the-standards-movement-say-they-missed-a-big-piece/2022/11 /teaching-learning/after-political-pressure-texas-delayed-its-social-studies-standards-update/2022/09 The Lone Star State is the latest to throw out a set of standards after conservative activists organized in opposition. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:52:20 GMT /teaching-learning/after-political-pressure-texas-delayed-its-social-studies-standards-update/2022/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-educators-weigh-in-on-implementing-the-common-core-even-now/2022/08 Though outlawed in some states, the standards still offer a strong foundation for English, math, and other subjects. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:36 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-educators-weigh-in-on-implementing-the-common-core-even-now/2022/08 /teaching-learning/the-sex-ed-battleground-heats-up-again-heres-whats-actually-in-new-standards/2022/08 Vocal opposition from some conservative groups has put a spotlight on schools’ instructional choices. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:46:34 GMT /teaching-learning/the-sex-ed-battleground-heats-up-again-heres-whats-actually-in-new-standards/2022/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-did-i-accurately-guess-the-fate-of-the-common-core-you-be-the-judge/2022/08 In 2012, I imagined what the Common Core would be like in a decade. Now, readers can compare this imagined “future” to reality. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:00:12 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-did-i-accurately-guess-the-fate-of-the-common-core-you-be-the-judge/2022/08 /policy-politics/timeline-how-federal-school-accountability-has-waxed-and-waned/2022/05 From its origins in the 1990s to the most-recent tack, see how the federal approach to accountability has shifted. Wed, 11 May 2022 21:26:03 GMT /policy-politics/timeline-how-federal-school-accountability-has-waxed-and-waned/2022/05 /policy-politics/school-accountability-is-restarting-after-a-two-year-pause-heres-what-that-means/2022/05 For a moment, the COVID-19 pandemic succeeded in doing what periodic protests about school accountability couldn't: Halting it. Wed, 11 May 2022 21:20:21 GMT /policy-politics/school-accountability-is-restarting-after-a-two-year-pause-heres-what-that-means/2022/05 /events/webinar/the-critical-concepts-proficiency-scales-to-accelerate-student-learning Learn about the Critical Concepts, a crucial tool to help you maintain laser focus on essential standards to accelerate student learning. Wed, 04 May 2022 22:12:13 GMT /events/webinar/the-critical-concepts-proficiency-scales-to-accelerate-student-learning /teaching-learning/minnesota-teachers-parents-criticize-awkward-tribal-references-in-proposed-math-standards/2022/03 Teachers were somewhat more supportive of the tribal references than were parents, school board members, and school administrators. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:30:59 GMT /teaching-learning/minnesota-teachers-parents-criticize-awkward-tribal-references-in-proposed-math-standards/2022/03 /policy-politics/opinion-lets-take-a-holistic-approach-to-judging-schools/2022/03 Parents wouldn't judge their kids based on a single factor. So, says Ron Berger of EL Education, why must schools use a lone test score? Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:17:36 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-lets-take-a-holistic-approach-to-judging-schools/2022/03 /policy-politics/opinion-are-k-12-state-tests-like-a-visit-to-the-pediatrician/2022/03 Even if the doctor’s trip isn’t pleasant, at least parents get something out of it they believe is worthwhile. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:00:38 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-are-k-12-state-tests-like-a-visit-to-the-pediatrician/2022/03 /policy-politics/opinion-what-does-the-future-hold-for-school-accountability/2022/02 Testing and accountability advocates have an opportunity to think anew about how to make the case for testing. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:00:10 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-does-the-future-hold-for-school-accountability/2022/02 /policy-politics/opinion-states-have-untapped-opportunities-to-retool-testing-and-accountability/2021/10 Under the Every Student Succeeds Act, states have more freedom to revamp their testing and accountability systems than they did under NCLB. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:00:41 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-states-have-untapped-opportunities-to-retool-testing-and-accountability/2021/10 /policy-politics/states-make-it-hard-to-tell-how-much-schools-are-spending-report-says/2021/08 The vast majority of states aren't publishing spending data in a visually appealing or comprehensive way, according to EdTrust. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:01:54 GMT /policy-politics/states-make-it-hard-to-tell-how-much-schools-are-spending-report-says/2021/08 /policy-politics/did-washington-d-c-s-education-overhaul-help-black-children-this-study-says-yes/2021/08 Researchers said the district's "market-based" reforms accelerated achievement versus other districts and states. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:23:47 GMT /policy-politics/did-washington-d-c-s-education-overhaul-help-black-children-this-study-says-yes/2021/08 /policy-politics/opinion-what-next-gen-accountability-can-learn-from-no-child-left-behind/2021/08 As we ponder what's next for accountability and assessment, we’d benefit from checking the rearview mirror more attentively and more often. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:00:22 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-next-gen-accountability-can-learn-from-no-child-left-behind/2021/08 /policy-politics/opinion-lets-make-transparency-the-pandemics-educational-legacy/2021/08 Transparency can strengthen school communities, allow parents to see what’s happening, and provide students more of the support they need. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:00:28 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-lets-make-transparency-the-pandemics-educational-legacy/2021/08 /teaching-learning/proposed-social-studies-standards-spark-fierce-debate-in-n-c/2021/07 Advocates say the new standards are more inclusive because they give more attention to the perspectives of historically marginalized groups. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:50:32 GMT /teaching-learning/proposed-social-studies-standards-spark-fierce-debate-in-n-c/2021/07