Urge the State Board of Education to work with the educators to identify the key components of a truly fair and comprehensive accountability system

Over the past ten years, there have been a number of changes made to the system that have resulted in new framework ratings and required actions for schools and districts. The State Board of Education is currently considering changes to the cut scores for accountability ratings to make it more difficult for schools to earn top ratings. This attempt to protect the top ratings, however, would adversely impact schools and students at all levels of the accountability rating system. These proposed changes would further impact the priorities and work of districts, which in turn affects student learning. The ratings of the current system are largely reflective of the demographics of the local community, and the proposed new changes would increase pressure on schools that serve the most at-risk populations. The board is moving forward with making a decision even though they have not engaged in a meaningful process to get feedback from stakeholders.

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