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Document Number: 4631  The K-16 Model  MS Word  PDF - This paper proposes an accountability model based on viewing public education – from kindergarten through college, or "K-16" – as a single, integrated system. It focuses, in particular, on the crucial connection between the secondary and postsecondary levels. Two assumptions are central to this model. First, a logical continuum of academic standards and assessments spanning all levels of the education system – elementary, secondary and postsecondary – would enable students to better navigate the system, and more easily make the transition from one level to the next. Second, creating stronger connections between the K-12 and postsecondary systems – through curriculum, assessment, data collection and other major policy structures – could provide the means to increase students' participation in, and readiness for, postsecondary education, particularly economically disadvantaged and minority students....Author: Andrea Venezia Publication: Publisher: ECS Related Issues Accountability |
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