Accountability for Results

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The best accountability systems in any field have a few things in common. They set clear goals for people to rally around—goals that are meaningful, challenging, and achievable. They seek to close achievement gaps. They provide regular information to guide the work. And they inspire people to aim higher, while providing them with support when they need help.

Read more about accountability in this Fact Sheet and in our report, "Stuck Schools," which urges educators and policymakers to track proficiency rates and improvement over time so they can focus scarce resources on the neediest schools.

Some schools and districts across the country have confronted educational inequities and are proving that all students—regardless of race, ethnicity, income, or background—can achieve at high levels when we provide them with the right opportunities.