Rating the Ratings: Analyzing the First 17 ESSA Accountability Plans

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) can provide more authority over school accountability systems.  Read this accountability report that analyzes the first 17 ESSA plans.  The report examines greater opportunities to improve school ratings.  This “rating the ratings” approach covers three important improvements that states can do to ensure accountability systems.  This involves assigning annual ratings, encouraging focus on all students and being able to fairly measure all schools.  This comprehensive report works to ensure that all states are making the most of the moment.