The responsibility for change and accountability must be shared among administrators, teachers, parents and students. This accountability requires a careful examination of the total educational program. School communities must ensure that curriculum presented promote cultural competence and appreciation for ethnic diversity. Teachers must utilize instructional methods that promote cooperation, interaction, and success for all students, regardless of background, language proficiency, social class, or learning style. In addition, assessment practices should include alternative methods that allow for cultural differences and encourage community review to ensure an equitable appraisal of students' work.
Accountability extends to parents as well.
Educators look to parents to support the school and its efforts in accelerating student achievement. In seeking that support it is vitally important that schools provide good information to help parents understand what students are learning and how it is measured. Bridging the gap. Lags in minority achievement defy traditional explanations. Talking to the Public about Public Schools.