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Zheng, Hong; Thomas, Sally – Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability, 2022
This paper presents new evidence that explores the strengths, weaknesses and overall quality of school inspection practice in China. In one city region of Shandong Province, the research examines stakeholder perceptions of inspection purposes, processes and outcomes, as well as the potential to improve inspection practice and compulsory education…
Descriptors: Inspection, Accountability, Institutional Evaluation, Comparative Analysis
Miller, Johncarlos M. – ProQuest LLC, 2016
Character education (CE) in schools has been reported to support a safe school environment in which adults and students can embrace core ethical values such as respect, fairness, and responsibility, for example (Pala, 2011). It has the power to not only "cultivate minds [but] nurture hearts" as well (Pala, 2011, p. 26). The creation of a…
Descriptors: Values Education, Educational Improvement, Middle School Students, Secondary School Teachers
Govan, Charlenta Joy – ProQuest LLC, 2013
High-stakes assessments have been a major factor in education reform and student success in the 21st century. Assessments are used to measure a student's ability to transfer classroom learning to formalized assessments. In the state of Texas, legislative policy was implemented to ensure that all fifth and eighth graders are prepared for proceeding…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, High Stakes Tests, Academic Achievement, Elementary School Students