The following is the course of education accountability in Delaware, from the adoption of new academic standards to the moment when consequences kick in for students. State board of education adopts academic standards in English, math, science and social studies. Elementary school teachers learn what their students must know to succeed on the state tests.
Carper signs a bill ending social promotion in at least two grades.
Middle-school teachers learn what their students must know to succeed on the state tests. December 1998- First round of test scores released. State tests in science and social studies to be given to students in 11 th grade for the first time. State tests in science and social studies to be given to students in eighth grade for the first time. State science and social studies tests are given to students in fourth and sixth grades for the first time.