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STRENGTHENING STATE AND LOCAL CAPACITY
Pages 18-20

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... But if standards are too detailed about content, effective teaching strategies that are not easily measured or do not hew closely to content standards could be squeezed out of the curriculum. FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS · What criteria should govern development of new state accountability systems for Title I?
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... (communities may need to conduct public awareness programs to help parents understand standards and assessments and their role in supporting their children's reaming. What are the ca~acitv implications of the new responsibilities 1 J L being demanded of states and school districts?
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... One suggestion was to create a state board of teachers, teacher educators, and lay people to set professional practice standards and oversee teacher licensing. Other state panels might assume responsibility for developing and administering new assessments.
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