Local control of education — like giving states the ability to decide on their own standards and assessments — requires local responsibility. (christianitytoday.com)
Teacher contracts and performance evaluations are now and will remain local responsibilities, and data safeguards are easily constructed. (articles.latimes.com)
In addition, the funding of local school districts has, in many states, shifted increasingly to the state, while in others it remains a largely local responsibility. (wallacefoundation.org)