Particularly where there is more autonomy in local decision making, schools facing stronger accountability pressures do better on international math and science exams. (educationnext.org)
A few schools will be eligible to opt out of local decision making by virtue of achieving success on statewide assessments of individual schools. (ascd.org)
Because districts know their students and communities best, curriculum and instruction are local decisions made by the district, schools, and teachers. (tnedreport.com)