The only comprehensive, publicly accessible database of state education policy enactments — accessible by issue area or by year (2000 to current, updated weekly)

A small but steadily growing collection of vetted research studies from which the major findings and policy implications have been culled and presented in a user-friendly fashion

50-state databases on state policies related to major issues such as high school reform, virtual schools, teaching recruitment and retention, etc.

Some recent releases of note include:

Virtual High Schools — A new ECS Database examines state virtual high schools. A total of 18 datapoints provide information on: (1) student curriculum and access; (2) finance; (3) teaching quality; and (4) program quality/accountability.

High School Level Accountability — This database provides 50-state information on the indicators, notifications/supports, sanctions and rewards established in state policy in response to state-level accountability initiatives. Policies relate to high school-level (not district-level) accountability.

TESTING - ACCOUNTABILITY - EVALUATION & EVALUATING THE EVALUATORS