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Wacky Transitions Ahead On NCLB Accountability?

By Alyson Klein — March 04, 2011 1 min read
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As Congress is debating reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Adequate Yearly Progress clock is still ticking for districts and states, even as they begin to transition to brand new standards and assessments.

Kansas has requested an unusual waiver to deal with that issue that could be a sign of things to come. Read all about it at Curriculum Matters.