School and District Turnaround

We believe every neighborhood deserves a high-performing school. The state keeps track of school and district performance through an accountability system that allows the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to identify districts and schools that require assistance or intervention in addition to those that are demonstrating success.

We partner with schools across the Commonwealth to highlight best practices with other districts throughout the state. For some districts and schools, we provide targeted support, resources, and training to help boost student learning.

In the case of chronically underperforming schools and districts, the state takes control of the school or district, implements a turnaround plan, and remains engaged until student performance improves dramatically and sustainably.