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I owa now has the distinction of being the only state not developing standards in any academic subject. But this strong local control state is cautiously moving toward demanding greater accountability from schools and districts. The state is planning to develop a set of core indicators for reporting progress on school and district report cards. Lawmakers balked, however, at enacting more high-stakes accountability provisions. Although the state approved a $10,000 pay increase for teachers who earn certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, legislators rejected a requirement that prospective teachers complete an internship before earning their license.
* NOTE: The equity grade is based on 1994-95 data, the most recent available.
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