Longitudinal data on the academic performance of high school and college students who completed the ACT Assessment Program beginning in 1964-5 are reported. Specifically, trends in students' high school averages, their test scores on the ACT, and their first semester college grade point averages are examined. Over an eight year period, grades…

This paper discusses the role of the classroom teacher under an accountability program, and raises questions about the extent to which teachers can be held accountable in different areas of school programs. The author defines issues raised at the ACT national study conference on accountability in education, and enumerates responsibilities of…