Key officials describe a shift from a punitive top-down accountability approach to a collaborative, improvement-focused model that fostered trust and communication¶

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q2 i? Officials perceived a move away from a punitive "gotcha" approach toward a constructive, collaborative, improvement-focused model that fostered trust, respect, and open communication among stakeholders. → Margaret E. Raymond 2025

Evidence¶

Margaret E. Raymond 2025¶

Margaret E. Raymond, PhD; Marzena Sasnal, PhD. (2025). The Impact of Rhode Island's Charter School Performance Review System on the Education Landscape. Center for Research on Education Outcomes, Stanford University. https://credo.stanford.edu/reports/item/rhode-island-2025/

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In the same qualitative interview study of 14 Rhode Island key officials, participants described the pre-2016 framework as a "gotcha approach" in which schools felt blindsided, and reported that the new framework's collaborative tone gradually restored trust and fostered productive dialogue. No effect sizes are reported.

"Key officials noted a move away from a punitive, top-down "gotcha" approach to a more constructive, collaborative and improvement-focused model. Under the present leadership, RIDE engages with schools in a more supportive and responsive manner."

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