Rethinking Accountability for Alternative Schools
Alternative schools serve students who may be several years below grade level and have experienced disrupted schooling leading to struggles with academic achievement. Public school accountability systems are designed to distinguish between schools that are high and low performing so that the latter can receive support and improve. However, accountability systems that rely heavily on measures of academic achievement might not do a great job identifying alternative schools that are helping their students get back on track, versus those that are neglecting students.State: Regional