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NCLB Waivers: A State-by-State Breakdown

The Obama administration announced in 2011 it would award waivers under the No Child Left Behind Act to states that agreed to adopt certain education ideas. Here's the latest on states' waiver status. (March 20, 2013)

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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Blog: Politics K-12

05/23 10:58 am | Is District Participation in Race to the Top Waning? | Most Race to the Top states are keeping their participating districts on board, even as a couple of states run into trouble.

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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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Impact on Waivers, Grants Mulled in Common-Core Pushback
As states weigh dropping the common core, policymakers must consider whether that would jeopardize federal NCLB waivers and competitive grants.
May 14, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Reader Questions 'Progressive' Commentary
May 13, 2013 - Education Week
Rewards for Schools Key Facet of NCLB Waivers
States that got flexibility under the No Child Left Behind Act have promised cash bonuses and other rewards to high-performing schools and those that show significant progress.
May 6, 2013 - Education Week
Calif. Districts' Waiver Bid Now in Review Phase
The U.S. Department of Education is weighing details of an application by nine California districts for a waiver under the No Child Left Behind Act.
April 2, 2013 - Education Week
With GOP Advocate, Ed. Issues Could Gain Steam in Congress
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor raises his profile on education, a move that may mean more attention from lawmakers who have been consumed with fiscal issues.
April 1, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Education and Business Should Remain Separate
March 25, 2013 - Education Week
NCLB Waivers: A State-by-State Breakdown
The latest on states' waiver status—including if they have a waiver and whether their teacher-evaluation systems have been approved.
March 20, 2013 | Updated: May 20, 2013 - Education Week
Details Trickling Out on Latest NCLB Waiver Bids
The applications for flexibility under the NCLB law from Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wyoming are no sure thing.
March 12, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
When NCLB Meets 'Hunger Games'
March 11, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Military-Education Analogy Not Perfect
March 11, 2013 - Education Week

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