Accountability Versus Responsibility

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This chapter explores the shift in educational accountability, focusing on standardized testing pre- and post-pandemic. It discusses the evolution of accountability from the 1978 Proposition 13 to the Every Student Succeeds Act. The heavy reliance on standardized tests, exemplified by No Child Left Behind, has been questioned, especially after COVID-19 disrupted learning and highlighted inequalities. The chapter argues for a broader understanding of responsibility, including societal factors, in achieving educational success. It features case studies illustrating dilemmas faced by educators in navigating accountability pressures and ethical considerations in the context of high-stakes testing and the changing educational landscape.

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