Academies in England and charter schools in the US: who is accountable, to whom, for what, and with what consequences?

West, Anne ORCID: 0000-0003-2932-7667 and Yaghi, Basma B. (2024) Academies in England and charter schools in the US: who is accountable, to whom, for what, and with what consequences? Journal of School Choice. ISSN 1558-2159

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Abstract

This paper compares approaches to accountability in US charter schools and English academies. We examine the development and main characteristics of these two types of schools before assessing how they are accountable, to whom, and for what. Drawing on both primary and secondary sources, we explore the consequences of the accountability mechanisms in each jurisdiction. Our comparative analysis assesses the different and multiple forms of accountability to which charter schools and academies are subject. We discuss the similarities that exist in the two jurisdictions, albeit that the most consequential sanctions – closure of charter schools and transfer of academies – differ between countries. The final section concludes and highlights policy implications.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	© 2024 The Author(s)
Divisions:	Social Policy
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Date Deposited:	01 Jul 2024 10:54
Last Modified:	16 Jul 2024 12:39
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/124047

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