A well-designed accountability policy has four essential elements: (1) it's grounded in the belief that all students can learn and succeed; (2) it measures the academic progress of all students by campus and district over time; (3) it highlights gaps between different groups of students; and (4) it provides support and assigns consequences to campuses and districts for failing to meet goals around student progress. School accountability provides crucial information for policymakers, parents, and educators about the performance of the public education system. American taxpayers invest billions of dollars in public K-12 education systems so that students are prepared to contribute to society and the economy. The need for strong systems of school accountability to ensure that all children can read, write, solve problems, and graduate ready for success in college, careers, or the military. This report presents recommendations how federal and state policymakers should maintain and prioritize a school accountability policy.