school accountability
Coverage of school accountability in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: School Accountability Is Back: Here’s Why It’s Key to Restoring Public Trust
The article argues that restoring public trust in the U.S. political system requires accountability in public institutions, particularly K–12 education, to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. It highlights declining confidence among young Americans in upward mobility and the effectiveness of public schools.
- Push to shutter Oakland charter school hinges on a misguided approach to accountability
Jerry Brown argues that the push to close Aspire Golden State Preparatory Academy in East Oakland, a charter school serving low-income students of color, relies on a narrow interpretation of performance data. The school, which has high graduation rates despite students starting three years behind, is criticized for using a single high-stakes math assessment to justify its closure, contradicting California's broader school accountability framework.