Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Flexibility from No Child Left Behind
Find out how states can get relief from provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB) in exchange for efforts to close achievement gaps, promote rigorous accountability, and ensure that all students are on track to graduate college- and career-ready.
Read the announcement. Visit the ESEA Flexibility page.
- 26 More States and D.C. Seek Flexibility from NCLB to Drive Education Reforms in Second Round of Requests (February 29)
- States and Education Community Weigh In on First Round of NCLB Flexibility (February 10)
- We Can’t Wait: 10 States Approved for NCLB Flexibility (February 9)
- After 10 Years, It’s Time for a New NCLB (January 8)
- Reforming NCLB Requires Flexibility and Accountability (October 17)