Every Student Succeeds Act reauthorizes and amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
After years of waiting, No Child Left Behind has been replaced by legislation more favorable to local school governance. The U.S. Department of Education published transition guidance for states and school districts on February 26, 2016 titled Transitioning to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Frequently Asked Questions. In addition, a January 28 letter from the U.S. Department of Education discussing the transition remains available.
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