Specifically increase the use of professional accountability in schools¶

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Description¶

As a specific implementable recommendation within its multi-pronged approach, the paper advises that accountability design "should specifically increase the use of professional accountability, which has historically been underutilized in schools." This directs policymakers to add accountability mechanisms rooted in professional norms and expertise alongside existing test-based public reporting and sanctions.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Should be implemented as part of a multi-pronged accountability approach rather than in isolation

Constraints¶

• The paper notes professional accountability has historically been underutilized in schools; no implementation evidence is printed in the available text

Target Learners¶

• K-12 students

Target Learning Goals¶

• Improving teaching and school practice through professionally grounded accountability

Related Strategies¶

• Use transparency to promote professional accountability

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Brian P. Gill, Jennifer S. Lerner, Paul Meosky. (2015). Re-Imagining Accountability in K-12 Education: A Behavioral Science Perspective. Working Paper 39, Cambridge, MA: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/reimagining-accountability-in-k12-education-a-behavioral-science-perspective