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Kirst, Michael W. – 1990
This paper presents research findings to help policymakers understand and select various options for holding schools accountable for their performance and to help them devise a multistrategy accountability system. However, it does not recommend one system over another, since a given accountability option must be compatible and adapted to…
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Assessment, Educational Policy, Educational Research
Kirst, Michael W.; McLaughlin, Milbrey – 1990
Most disadvantaged children have multiple needs that require a comprehensive, integrated approach to service delivery. A recent study of the conditions of children reported the following changes since 1969 that warrant a reassessment of service delivery: (1) the number of children living in poverty has increased; (2) family structure and working…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Childhood Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal State Relationship
Kirst, Michael W. – 1987
In the 20 years since the major Federal program for the disadvantaged began, surprisingly little has changed from its original vision. It is now time to question some of the basic policies of Chapter 1 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act in view of the change in conceptions about the Federal role and the recent state and local…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid