Many countries around the world, including the United States, assess the success of their schools and education systems through accountability models focused on compliance and an overreliance on standardized testing. While these systems give some insight into student performance year over year, they mostly use narrow outcomes that don't fully capture what learners need to thrive in an increasingly global and interconnected world. But there are countries that are leading the way in rethinking accountability systems to provide a more comprehensive picture of school success and ensure that every element of the education system has the resources and support it needs to succeed. These systems, often operating through an approach referred to as "reciprocal accountability," offer a new path for more meaningful school quality systems.