How State and Federal Accountability Policies Have Influenced Curriculum and Instruction in Three States: Common Findings From Rhode Island, Illinois, and Washington

Education and Literacy, Government Reform

How State and Federal Accountability Policies Have Influenced Curriculum and Instruction in Three States: Common Findings From Rhode Island, Illinois, and Washington

Outlines findings and recommendations from case studies on the impact of state and federal policies on curricula and instruction. Examines alignment of curricula to standards, test preparation methods, narrowing of curricula, and effective use of data.

August 1970

Geographic Focus: North America-United States (Midwestern)-Illinois, North America-United States (Northeastern)-Rhode Island, North America-United States (Western)-Washington