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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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08/01 10:47 am | Reaction to Tony Bennett's Pending Resignation, Via Twitter | Reaction to the looming resignation of Florida's schools chief in the wake of a grade-changing scandal ranges from "freakin tragedy" to "this whole story is terrible."

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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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May 13, 2013 - Education Week
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
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
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
March 25, 2013 - Education Week
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: July 29, 2013 - Education Week
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
March 11, 2013 - Education Week
A group of California school districts want flexibility under No Child Left Behind waivers now granted only to states.
March 5, 2013 - Education Week

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