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The State of Education
“States and districts, schools and communities are driving more change than ever before,” Secretary Arne Duncan told reporters during a speech at the National Press Club yesterday. “Educators at every level are being more and more creative — pairing good … Continue reading
Approved: Eight More States Get NCLB Waivers
Joined by state and local leaders, educators and students, Secretary Duncan announced earlier today at Connecticut’s historic capitol, that the Obama Administration approved eight additional states for flexibility from key provisions of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The eight states … Continue reading
States and Education Community Weigh In on First Round of NCLB Flexibility
President Obama announced yesterday that ten states have agreed to implement bold education reforms and will receive flexibility from No Child Left Behind. These ten states will now have the flexibility needed to raise student achievement standards, improve school accountability, and increase teacher … Continue reading
We Can’t Wait: 10 States Approved for NCLB Flexibility
“We can’t wait,” President Obama said earlier today at a White House event to announce that 10 states have been approved for flexibility in exchange for reform from No Child Left Behind. The ten states approved for flexibility are Colorado, … Continue reading
Posted in ESEA Reauthorization, Headlines, News, P-12 Reform, Standards and assessments, Teachers
Tagged Flexibility, NCLB
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New “School Days” Video Highlights First Group of States Seeking Waivers from NCLB
The latest edition of ED’s “School Days” video journal looks back at the month of November, and the lead story features the first states to seek waivers from the No Child Left Behind Act in exchange for broad reforms. Other … Continue reading
Reforming NCLB Requires Flexibility and Accountability
Fixing No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is four years overdue. In March of 2010, the Administration unveiled its Blueprint for Reform. Since then we’ve worked on a bipartisan basis to craft a comprehensive reform bill that would help give our … Continue reading
Posted in ESEA Reauthorization, Headlines, News, P-12 Reform
Tagged FixNCLB, Flexibility, NCLB
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Granting Administrative Flexibility for Better Measures of Success
On February 28, 2011, the President issued a memorandum to Federal agencies entitled “Administrative Flexibility, Lower Costs, and Better Results for State, Local, and Tribal Governments.” In that Memorandum, the President asked Federal agencies, in consultation with State, local, and … Continue reading
ED’s Carmel Martin to Answer ESEA Flexibility Questions via Twitter Chat
Carmel Martin, the U.S. Department of Education’s assistant secretary for planning, evaluation and policy development will host a Twitter chat on Wednesday, October 5, from 4-5 PM EDT to answer questions about the Obama Administration’s recent announcement that states can … Continue reading
Posted in ESEA Reauthorization, Headlines, Join the Conversation, News, P-12 Reform
Tagged ESEA Reauthorization, Flexibility, Twitter
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What NCLB Flexibility Means for You
Earlier today President Obama provided details on how states can get relief from provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act- or No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The new flexibility supports local and state education reform across the country in … Continue reading
Posted in ESEA Reauthorization, Headlines, News, P-12 Reform, Standards and assessments, Teachers, Teaching Profession
Tagged Fix NCLB, Flexibility, NCLB
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