Accountability and Educational Reform: A Critical Analysis of Four Perspectives and Considerations for Enhancing Reform Efforts

Asked to review the four articles that appear in this special issue of "Educational Psychologist," these authors discuss the articles in alphabetical order, describe their major arguments, analyze strengths and weaknesses from their perspective, and provide some considerations. The analysis section about each article brings their perspective to the article and to the broader accountability issues that surround it. The review ends with a "General Considerations" section that advances points that may have good potential for moving this debate forward.