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Duncan to Congress: Giving States Flexibility is Working

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Cameron Brenchley

States and their schools are breaking free from the restrictions of No Child Left Behind and pursuing new and better ways to prepare and protect all students, Education Secretary Arne Duncan told a Senate committee Thursday. In a hearing before … Continue reading →

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Department Releases New Publications Highlighting ESEA Flexibility

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Tiffany Taber

With 34 states and the District of Columbia approved for ESEA flexibility, the U.S. Department of Education released a series of new publications this week, describing the flexibility program and the ways in which some participating states are advancing important … Continue reading →

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The State of Education

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“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 →

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ED Mailbag: Arne on Standardized Testing and 360° Accountability

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Secretary Arne Duncan recently responded to two questions he received via social media. He first addressed a question from Nate concerning the overreliance on standardized testing. Duncan explained that No Child Left Behind places too much weight on one test, … Continue reading →

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Approved: Eight More States Get NCLB Waivers

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

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 →

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States and Education Community Weigh In on First Round of NCLB Flexibility

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

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 →

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