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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 04:27 pm | Arne Duncan Worries About Effect of Fla. State Chief's Resignation | In an interview with Education Week, the U.S. Secretary of Education said he "desperately" hopes the state can find a new chief who will "stay the course."

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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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Piecemeal strategies may undercut NCLB-mandated efforts to draw in parents.
April 3, 2012 - Education Week
Many state education chiefs think the decision to seek federal flexibility should rest with them, not the districts.
April 2, 2012 - Education Week
Many schools in the federal turnaround program saw gains in the 2010-11 school year, the Education Department says.
March 27, 2012 - Education Week
The latest batch of states seeking relief under the No Child Left Behind Act dodge pitfalls that tripped up the first round of applicants.
March 26, 2012 - Education Week
A second wave of states seek flexibility under the No Child Left Behind Act.
March 6, 2012 - Education Week
Two bills approved by the House Education committee would give states more running room on K-12 policy, but face a cloudy future.
March 6, 2012 - Education Week
The usual partisan lines blur as members of Congress grapple with the federal role in shaping how to judge teacher quality.
February 27, 2012 - Education Week
Winning states had to tailor their plans on how to hold schools accountable for various groups of at-risk students.
February 21, 2012 - Education Week
A House panel looks at bills to renew the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, with competing vision on display.
February 17, 2012 - Education Week
The Obama administration grants 10 states leeway on No Child Left Behind, but insists the law's rigor remains; some advocates are wary.
February 9, 2012 - Education Week

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