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Asking the right questions about using nonacademic indicators for school accountability

30 Mar 2021

Key Points Policymakers increasingly face questions about whether test-based accountability paints an overly narrow picture of school performance. One proposed strategy for reducing reliance on test scores is to incorporate non-test measures—“nonacademic indicators” such as school climate surveys—into accountability systems. While including nonacademic indicators could lead to better decision-making and, ultimately, better outcomes for students, …
education education policy leadership and innovation school accountability programs

Authors

Laura S. Hamilton

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United States of America

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