School accountability systems can serve many purposes, including sharing information, measuring progress toward state and local goals, and supporting greater educational equity. Given the important role accountability systems play in states’…
December 8, 2021
50-State Comparison
Accountability, ESSA
In response to national protests against racism and police brutality sparked by the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, several school districts across the country have ended their relationships with…
K-12
CT, MA, MD, OH, SC, UT
Safety
In recent years, states have been setting policies that support LGBTQI+ students, foster safe school environments and promote tolerance and acceptance in school curricula. Policies that support LGBTQI+ students increase…
K-12
CA, CO, IL, NJ, OR, VA, WA
Students & Families
This guest post comes from Kevin McHenry, assistant commissioner at the Minnesota Department of Education. In 2014, the Minnesota legislature passed the Safe and Supportive Schools resulting in the establishment…
January 3, 2019
Blog Post
Unassigned
This report provides insight into key areas of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) that have prompted questions and concerns from education leaders and policymakers as they prepare to implement this…
August 8, 2016
Policy Report
Accountability, Assessment, ESSA, Finance, Governance, Standards & Curriculum, Students & Families, Teachers & Leaders