In our analysis of the conference bill, we explain how the bill will impact areas like assessment, accountability, Pre-K, funding, innovation, and data privacy. Read more
This week, President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), into law–marking the first reauthoirziation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in nearly 15 years. Earlier in the week, the Senate passed the bill 85-12, and the House passed the bill 359 to 64 the previous week.
In our analysis of the conference bill (published by Congress on November 30), we explain how the bill will impact areas like assessment, accountability, Pre-K, funding, innovation, and data privacy. These changes mark a significant scaling back of federal control and give greater flexibility to the states and districts. We will continue to add analysis in the coming days and also respond to specific questions as we receive them. Send us your questions!