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District outlines new state accountability system and annual curriculum review cycle
Summary
District instructional leaders presented a simulated grade under Arkansas's new accountability system, explained how achievement and growth are weighted, and described next year's teacher-led curriculum review bands.
District instructional staff briefed the Fayetteville Public Schools Board on the new Arkansas state accountability system and on the district's updated curriculum review cycle during the board's May meeting.
Staff framed the new accountability model as a three-part system made up of academic achievement, growth for all students and outcomes that differ for high school (a "success ready graduates" measure). For elementary and middle grades, staff said achievement, growth and growth for the lowest 25% of students will each contribute to the final score. For high school, the third major category is split among growth for the lowest 25%, graduation rate and a postsecondary-readiness metric the state terms "merit and distinction."
Why the change matters
Staff said…
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