Despite the intense political attention that has been focused on accountability, on standardized testing, and on the equity effects of both accountability and t

By mandating high standards for all students, the No Child Left Behind Act has promised to close the achievement gap and bring all students up to proficient lev

Performance accountability has been the dominant trend in education policy reform since the 1970s. State and federal policies set standards for what students sh

This guide encourages school leaders and teachers to develop creative strategies for student equity and advancement using tools like accountability, equity audi