Key Senate Panel Schedules Markup on ESEA Renewal Bill
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Oct. 18 plans to consider a measure reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Read Full Post >
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September 28, 2011
September 28, 2011
Duncan Offers Short-Term NCLB Relief for Waiver Seekers
States that can't apply for No Child Left Behind waivers by mid-February can request to keep their proficiency targets at current levels as they apply for waivers in later rounds. Read Full Post >
September 23, 2011
Obama: NCLB Waivers Not an 'Escape' From Accountability
So far, state schools' chiefs are welcoming the Obama administration's waiver package, even though it does come with some significant strings. Read Full Post >
September 22, 2011
Obama Administration Sets Rules for NCLB Waivers
A plan unveiled today would waive key requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, including the 2014 deadline for student proficiency in math and language arts. Read Full Post >
September 21, 2011
Bullying Remains Federal Priority; More Research Needed
A second national conference on bullying was yet another reminder of the current administration's emphasis on combating what is seen as a growing problem. Read Full Post >
September 14, 2011
Alexander, GOP Senators Introduce Own ESEA Bills
Sen. Lamar Alexander and three colleagues announced a series of bills aimed at renewing pieces of No Child Left Behind, the current version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Read Full Post >
September 13, 2011
House Gives Bipartisan Stamp of Approval to Charter Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives took what has become a rare step today: It passed an education bill with broad bipartisan support. But there was still a lot of drama behind the scenes. Read Full Post >
August 15, 2011
Ed. Dept. Allows Montana to Rewrite Its NCLB History
Montana gets to reset its proficiency targets so more schools make adequate yearly progress this year, under a deal reached with the U.S. Department of Education. Read Full Post >
August 11, 2011
GOP Candidates Criticize NCLB in Debate
Two GOP candidates were asked if they would continue to enforce the No Child Left Behind Act, as president. The answer was an emphatic "no" Read Full Post >
August 10, 2011
District Advocates Not Fans of Duncan's NCLB Waiver Ideas
NSBA and AASA argue that, if the department wants to provide some relief from NCLB, they should do it in a state-by-state, case-by-case basis Read Full Post >
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