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It complements other recent RAND publications on improving educational accountability. The results should interest policymakers and educators who are responsible for implementing NCLB, as well as journalists, foundation program officers, and others concerned about accountability in e | RAND EDUCATION CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS CIVIL JUSTICE EDUCATION ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS POPULATION AND AGING PUBLIC SAFETY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SUBSTANCE ABUSE TERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITY TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE . NATIONAL SECURITY This PDF document was made available from as a public service of the RAND Corporation. Jump down to document 6 The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world. Support RAND Purchase this document Browse Books Publications Make a charitable contribution For More Information Visit RAND at Explore RAND Education View document details Limited Electronic Distribution Rights This document and trademark s contained herein are protected by law as indicated in a notice appearing later in this work. This electronic representation of RAND intellectual property is provided for non-commercial use only. Permission is required from RAND to reproduce or reuse in another form any of our research documents for commercial use. This product is part of the RAND Corporation occasional paper series. RAND occasional papers may include an informed perspective on a timely policy issue a discussion of new research methodologies essays a paper presented at a conference a conference summary or a summary of work in progress. All RAND occasional papers undergo rigorous peer review to ensure that they meet high standards for research quality and objectivity. Accountability The Perspectives of Journalists and Foundations LAURA HAMILTON BRIAN STECHER OP-111-FF March 2004 Prepared for the Ford Foundation RAND .