The author discusses various characteristics and studies that suggest what a good school is. He also gives various criteria for judging a good school. (MF)

In this article, the author uses the models of accountability outlined in Darling-Hammond's (1989) article as a lens to examine the current climate of educational accountability, particularly the status of professional accountability, and to explore the role of teacher-performance assessment. The question at the core of this exploration is, Are we…

Within the next decade it will be the rare school system which does not provide flexible graduation programs for all students. Describes initial attempts to develop early graduation and current research on opinions about its effectiveness as well as school policy on its practice. (Author/RK)

Educators at all levels of the American educational system have become increasingly interested in involving parents in the work of the schools but need more guidance in making some crucial administrative decisions prior to such involvement. (Author)

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a national census-like survey of the knowledge, skills, understanding, and attitudes of certain groups of young Americans. Evaluates the NAEP's contribution to educational progress and its areas in need of improvement. (Author/RK) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this…

Outlines the role of California policymakers as they work to shift the focus of educational reform from rules and processes to student achievement and accountability. Describes the Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999, the most immediate and comprehensive of California's new laws. Shows how it defines fundamental questions of who should be…