All states identify schools most in need of improvement by using school accountability systems and other metrics. State improvement strategies range in intensity from general technical assistance to alternative governance…
September 21, 2022
50-State Comparison
Accountability, ESSA
View individual state profiles on states’ school improvement policies by selecting a state below, or view 50-State Comparisons on each data point.
September 21, 2022
Individual State Profile
Accountability
Although diversity in higher education has continued to increase over the past 20 years, colleges and universities continue to enroll Black, Latinx and American Indian students in bachelor’s programs at…
July 22, 2021
Policy Report
Accountability, Finance, Governance, Students & Families, Teachers & Leaders, Transitions
Student safety and well-being has long been a top priority for state policymakers. At Education Commission of the States, we have been tracking and analyzing school safety legislation for more…
August 12, 2019
Blog Post
Unassigned
This publication provides basic information on authorizers and their role in charter school accountability, as well as two examples of states with strong authorizing policies.
August 21, 2017
Policy Report
School Choice