In a move to redefine how schools receive state funds based on need that also could alter how Connecticut schools view success, the state Department of Education announced a Next Generation Accountability System that will evaluate schools along 12 indicators.The previous system of evaluating school progress was criticized for giving a “snapshot” of a moment in time, by focusing solely on state test scores and graduation rates, drawing criticism for ignoring longitudinal progress and not giving a picture that is holistic enough to evaluate whether a school is successful.For the entire article, click here