It is very complicated. I certainly think accountability has its place, but it has to make sense and not set you up for failure. |
These tests certainly carry weight and drive decision making for our system. They are an important part of accountability and that drives funding as well, especially federal funding as part of No Child Left Behind. |
You have to have 95 percent participation in testing and then an attendance of 95 percent, as well as making proficiency. If schools don't make adequate yearly progress, it is a big problem. |