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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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A survey shows that parents and educators prefer tests that are given to help shape instruction over those used to gauge students' year-end progress.
February 8, 2012 - Education Week
Two influential Democrats worry that some waiver applications may water down accountability.
January 31, 2012 - Education Week
Partisanship has a place in the No Child Left Behind reauthorization debate, says Marcus B. Weaver-Hightower.
January 31, 2012 - Education Week
With a fresh, $550 million pot of cash, the education secretary is looking to jump-start district-level competitive initiatives.
January 20, 2012 | Updated: March 23, 2012 - Education Week
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
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
The offer of federal flexibility under the No Child Left Behind Act comes with considerable strings attached.
January 11, 2012 - Education Week
Ten New York districts had School Improvement Grants suspended for failure to revise evaluations.
January 10, 2012 - Education Week
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: November 13, 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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