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California Districts Exploring Non-Academic Accountability

A group of six California public schools — known as CORE districts — are rethinking the way they measure school accountability by including non-academic traits.

by Jacob Sanchez

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A group of six California public schools — known as CORE districts — are rethinking the way they measure school accountability by including non-academic traits. Researchers are questioning the accuracy of the new measures because they may be subject to biases from responders and evaluators. (Education Week)

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