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Teacher Evaluations Key to State Chances for NCLB Waivers

Some states have functioning systems for rating teachers that are included in their NCLB waiver requests, while others provide only sketchy details. (December 12, 2011)

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Spotlight on No Child Left Behind

The No Child Left Behind Act is perhaps the most controversial and far-reaching federal education law on the books. This Spotlight looks at where adjustments have been made to NCLB and what lies ahead for the law and schools.

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02/03 02:30 pm | NGA Ed. Committee Favors State Leeway in a Renewed ESEA | The National Governor's Association wants Congress to give states lots of running room when it comes to crafting their accountability plans, according to an interim proposal ...

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NCLB Revisited: Renewing the Law
Education Week’s complete coverage of the NCLB renewal process, including the introduduction of new regulations governing the federal law.

NCLB: Taking Root
A complete archive of our annual progress reports on the states' implementation of the federal education law.

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Eyebrows Raised Over Initial NCLB Waiver Bids
Two influential Democrats worry that some waiver applications may water down accountability.
January 31, 2012 - Education Week
Commentary
The Case for Partisanship in Rewriting ESEA
Partisanship has a place in the No Child Left Behind reauthorization debate, says Marcus B. Weaver-Hightower.
January 31, 2012 - Education Week
Duncan to Give Districts Shot at Race to Top
With a fresh, $550 million pot of cash, the education secretary is looking to jump-start district-level competitive initiatives.
January 20, 2012 | Updated: January 24, 2012 - Education Week
House ESEA Draft Would Loosen Strings on K-12 Aid
A bill in the House on reauthorization would offer more leeway for districts and less federal oversight on use of education funding.
January 20, 2012 - Education Week
Advocates, Policymakers Split on House ESEA Draft
The House GOP's bare-bones approach to federal K-12 policy draws polarized reviews in the NCLB renewal debate.
January 17, 2012 - Education Week
Some States Skeptical of NCLB Waivers
The offer of federal flexibility under the No Child Left Behind Act comes with considerable strings attached.
January 11, 2012 - Education Week
Idaho Moves to Adopt New School Grading System
January 10, 2012 - AP
N.Y. Freezes Districts' SIG Aid
Ten New York districts had School Improvement Grants suspended for failure to revise evaluations.
January 10, 2012 - Education Week
House ESEA Draft Would Rein in Federal Accountability Rules
A House proposal on how to overhaul the Elementary and Secondary Education Act mirrors elements of a Senate plan, but goes further in some areas.
January 6, 2012 | Updated: January 11, 2012 - Education Week
Commentary
NCLB Lessons
Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., says that while NCLB has been a noble experiment, most decisions about education should be local.
January 5, 2012 - Education Week

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