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NCLB Waivers: A State-by-State Breakdown

Eleven states looking for flexibility under the No Child Left Behind Act have won waivers from the U.S. Department of Education, and more applications are under consideration. (April 4, 2012)

• NCLB Waivers for Districts No Easy Sell With States

Spotlight on No Child Left Behind

This Spotlight looks at where adjustments have been made to the controversial NCLB law and what lies ahead.

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For background on this topic, see:
• No Child Left Behind
• Adequate Yearly Progress

Blog: Politics K-12

05/23 07:03 pm | Obama Campaign Responds to Speech By Attacking Romney's Record | The Obama campaign sought to tout the president's accomplishments on K-12, and throw cold water on Romney's record in Massachusetts and his ideas for revamping K-12.

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NCLB Turns 10: Perspectives on the No Child Left Behind Act
To reflect on the law's anniversary, the Education Week Commentary editors asked a range of K-12 education leaders, politicians, teachers, and child advocates for their thoughts.

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School-Grading Changes Stir Debate in Florida
Under new rules, school grades must factor in math and reading scores for ELLs after just one year of instruction.
May 22, 2012 - Education Week
Calif. Aims to Go Own Way in NCLB Waiver Bid
The state board approves a waiver request that departs from the Education Department’s model.
May 15, 2012 - Education Week
Latest Round of NCLB Waiver Bids Critiqued
The Education Department presses states seeking NCLB flexibility for more-ambitious goals in their applications.
May 15, 2012 - Education Week
NCLB Waiver Plans Push School Grading Systems
States are proposing the use of complex formulas to shed more light on individual schools and help pinpoint improvement strategies.
May 8, 2012 - Education Week
Commentary
Starting From Scratch With ESEA
An updated ESEA should focus on a few evidence-based strategies for improving schools, Marshall S. Smith writes.
May 4, 2012 - Education Week
Accountability Moving Beyond Math, Reading Tests
In many waivers to the main K-12 education law, states propose testing students in science, social studies, and writing, too.
April 24, 2012 - Education Week
Overhaul Proposed for Career, Tech. Ed. Program
Changes would be aimed at ensuring the program better prepares students to join the labor force.
April 24, 2012 - Education Week
Waiver Promises May Put Cash Squeeze on States
NCLB flexibility requires fresh attention to low-performing schools, but not all can expect get extra federal aid.
April 24, 2012 - Education Week
Commentary
When Washington Focuses on Schools
Applied to the right issues, federal dictates can make their mark in schools, Chester E. Finn Jr. writes.
April 24, 2012 - Education Week
Road Back to School Is Rocky for Ex-Offenders
Attention is growing on ways to smooth the transition from the correctional facility to the classroom for student ex-offenders.
April 23, 2012 - Education Week

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