Towards Evidence-Based School Accountability in Sweden

Axel Norgren ()
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Axel Norgren: Institute for Analytical Sociology, Postal: Stockholm School of Economics, Center for Education and Leadership Excellence, Saltmätargatan 13-17, P.O. Box 6501, 113 83 Stockholm

No 24/2, Working Papers from Stockholm School of Economics, Center for Educational Leadership and Excellence

Abstract: School accountability is a common feature of many educational systems, with public school inspections common in European countries. Yet, there is scarce empirical evidence on the inspectorate model of school accountability. This article evaluates the effects of Swedish school inspections on pupils’ achievement using a double-robust difference-in-difference model. The results show overall negligible effects of inspection but with indications of effects heterogeneity over time. Such short- long-term outcomes should be considered in future research and educational policy when it comes to school accountability.

Keywords: School inspection; accountability; achievement (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 56 pages
Date: 2024-01-02
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