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Assessing Accountability

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For Release: Grading State Higher Education Accountability Systems

New report rates the effectiveness of every state higher education accountability system, calling attention to the need for policy change.


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Education Sector's Andrew Rotherham on Bloggingheads.tv

Education Sector's Andrew Rotherham talks with Dana Goldstein of The American Prospect about education on "Bloggingheads."


 
Analysis & Perspectives » The Education Sector

The Education Sector

Biweekly Digest, 6.30.09

In this edition of the Biweekly Digest, Policy Analyst Chad Aldeman and Policy Director Kevin Carey grade every state's higher education accountability system, and Co-founder Thomas Toch asks colleges to clarify how well their students learn. Also, Co-founder Andrew Rotherham and journalist Richard Whitmire discuss the changing politics of charter school expansion, while Aldeman scrutinizes Iowa's charter school law. 

Biweekly Digest, 06.16.09

In this edition of the Biweekly Digest, education expert Sir Michael Barber shares marital advice and more in an online discussion on incentives and school improvement, Co-founder Andrew Rotherham video chats with The American Prospect, and Policy Director Kevin Carey sheds light on graduation rate disparities. Also, we invite you to join us for an online discussion on the role of teachers unions in the daily work of teachers and schools. 

Biweekly Digest, 06.02.09

In this edition of the Biweekly Digest, Policy Director Kevin Carey discusses education's "no man's land," and Quick and the Ed bloggers address the "condition of education." Also, don't forget to join us this week for an online discussion on incentives and school improvement. 

Biweekly Digest, 05.19.09

In this edition of the Biweekly Digest, Policy Analyst Erin Dillon draws insights from the food and banking industries, and Co-founder Andrew Rotherham discusses transparency and accountability. Also, we invite you to join us for an online discussion on incentives and school improvement. 

Biweekly Digest, 05.05.09

In this edition of the Biweekly Digest, Senior Policy Analyst Rob Manwaring leads a discussion on stimulus funds, and Policy Director Kevin Carey weighs in on college-savings plans. Also, hear what a few of our recent interns had to say about their ES experience. 

Biweekly Digest, 04.21.09

In this edition of the Biweekly Digest, Policy Associate Chad Aldeman tackles teacher pay, Managing Director Bill Tucker profiles success in online learning, and Co-founder Thomas Toch reviews recent takes on urban education. 

Biweekly Digest, 04.07.09

In this edition of the Biweekly Digest, Policy Associate Chad Aldeman critiques the college admissions process, Research and Policy Manager Kevin Carey compares newspapers and universities, and Chief Operating Officer Bill Tucker discusses the future of online learning. 

Biweekly Digest, 03.24.09

In this edition of the Biweekly Digest, experts debate Tennessee's growth model, and we invite you to a panel discussion on accountability and stimulus funds. Also, Co-founder Andrew Rotherham and journalist Richard Whitmire discuss one influential union leader's balancing act. 

Biweekly Digest, 03.10.09

In this edition of the Biweekly Digest, accountability expert Charles Barone discusses what policymakers need to know about growth models, and Education Sector COO Bill Tucker joins testing experts to talk about the future of technology and assessment. Also, Research and Policy Manager Kevin Carey calls attention to higher education's lost opportunity. 

Biweekly Digest, 02.24.09

In this edition of the Biweekly Digest, COO Bill Tucker discusses testing and technology, and we revisit a related Education Sector report on assessing 21st century skills. We also invite you to join the discussion! 

Biweekly Digest, 02.10.09

In this edition of the Biweekly Digest, Research and Policy Manager Kevin Carey schools us on the history and present state of education in Finland, and Co-director Andrew Rotherham takes on critics of Teach for America. Also, Education Sector is looking for someone to join our team! 

Biweekly Digest, 01.27.09

In this edition of the Biweekly Digest, we salute the 44th president of the United States with independent analysis and innovative ideas to help advance his education policy agenda. Also, Co-directors Thomas Toch and Andrew Rotherham turn their attention to some local education issues, specifically the District of Columbia Public Schools. 

Biweekly Digest, 01.13.09

In this edition of the Biweekly Digest, we set the stage for a discussion of what Co-director Thomas Toch calls "one of the most ambitious school reform experiments in decades." Also, we put out a call for those who want to spend their summer with Education Sector! 


 

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