Nebraska public school superintendents\u27 perceptions of Nebraska\u27s assessment/accountability system\u27s effect on high schools

The purpose of this study was to determine superintendents\u27 perceptions of the Nebraska assessment/accountability reporting system (STARS) as they effect high schools. Data measuring the superintendents\u27 perceptions of the STARS program included how they perceived the STARS program\u27s effect on teachers, instructional practices, students, building principals, and resources. Demographic information was collected to determine if differences existed between subgroups based on the superintendents\u27 district size, superintendents\u27 years of experience, the district\u27s free/reduced lunch percentage, the district\u27s 11th grade portfolio rating on communication, the amount of STARS funding, and the financial support required from the district