John Portz is Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University, USA.

So much of what has been written about accountability in education has been dominated by the potent abut singular experience under No Child Left Behind. In Educational Accountability and American Federalism, John Portz takes a step back from that tumult and helps us think about important matters in a broader and more nuanced way. Jeffrey R. Henig, Professor of Political Science & Education, Teachers College, and author of The End of Exceptionalism in American Education.In this insightful book on education policymaking, Portz demystifies accountability and helps us to appreciate its multiple meanings and where they lead us. A fresh, original contribution to the education policy literature.William T. Gormley, Jr., Professor of Public Policy & Government, Georgetown University

• Preface; Introduction; 1 – Accountability and Federalism: Laying the Groundwork; 2 - The National Level: An Enduring Focus on Administrative Accountability; 3 - States in the Middle; 4 - Cities and School Districts: Where the Rubber Meets the Road; 5 - Accountability Effects: Behavioral and Political Perspectives; 6 – Conclusion

John Portz is Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University, USA.

So much of what has been written about accountability in education has been dominated by the potent abut singular experience under No Child Left Behind. In Educational Accountability and American Federalism, John Portz takes a step back from that tumult and helps us think about important matters in a broader and more nuanced way. Jeffrey R. Henig, Professor of Political Science & Education, Teachers College, and author of The End of Exceptionalism in American Education.In this insightful book on education policymaking, Portz demystifies accountability and helps us to appreciate its multiple meanings and where they lead us. A fresh, original contribution to the education policy literature.William T. Gormley, Jr., Professor of Public Policy & Government, Georgetown University

• Preface; Introduction; 1 – Accountability and Federalism: Laying the Groundwork; 2 - The National Level: An Enduring Focus on Administrative Accountability; 3 - States in the Middle; 4 - Cities and School Districts: Where the Rubber Meets the Road; 5 - Accountability Effects: Behavioral and Political Perspectives; 6 – Conclusion

John Portz is Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University, USA.

So much of what has been written about accountability in education has been dominated by the potent abut singular experience under No Child Left Behind. In Educational Accountability and American Federalism, John Portz takes a step back from that tumult and helps us think about important matters in a broader and more nuanced way. Jeffrey R. Henig, Professor of Political Science & Education, Teachers College, and author of The End of Exceptionalism in American Education.In this insightful book on education policymaking, Portz demystifies accountability and helps us to appreciate its multiple meanings and where they lead us. A fresh, original contribution to the education policy literature.William T. Gormley, Jr., Professor of Public Policy & Government, Georgetown University

• Preface; Introduction; 1 – Accountability and Federalism: Laying the Groundwork; 2 - The National Level: An Enduring Focus on Administrative Accountability; 3 - States in the Middle; 4 - Cities and School Districts: Where the Rubber Meets the Road; 5 - Accountability Effects: Behavioral and Political Perspectives; 6 – Conclusion