School Accountability and 'High Stakes' Testing

Theory & Res. Ed., vol. 2 (2004)

8 Pages Posted: 28 Oct 2015

Date Written: October 23, 2015

Abstract

Introduction to a symposium addressing from philosophical perspectives the increased emphasis in public education on standardized testing, providing legal and political background explanation of this phenomenon.

Keywords: schools, education, testing, standardization

Suggested Citation

Dwyer, James Gerard, School Accountability and 'High Stakes' Testing (October 23, 2015). Theory & Res. Ed., vol. 2 (2004), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2678968

James Gerard Dwyer (Contact Author)

William & Mary Law School ( email )

South Henry Street
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
United States

HOME PAGE: http://law2.wm.edu/faculty/bios/fulltime/dwyer-648.php

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