Toward Equity and Transparency: A Content Analysis of Florida Elementary Acceleration Policies

In 2012, Florida adopted the Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) statute establishing minimum requirements for local education agencies to provide access to accelerated learning options for eligible K–12 public school students. This study examined Florida public school di...

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