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School accountability (US)

State systems, required by ESSA, that rate schools on measures such as test scores, growth, graduation rates and English learner progress.

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Inspection and accountability

Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.

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ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) United States
The main federal law for K-12 education, passed in 2015 to replace No Child Left Behind, requiring annual testing in some grades and state-designed accountability systems.
School report card (state) United States
An annual public report each state and district must publish on school performance and other data under ESSA.

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