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ESEA Reauthorization a Tough Sell in This Congress

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ESEA Reauthorization a Tough Sell in This Congress

Many people agree that the current federal education law No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is broken, but Congress is having trouble agreeing on how to fix it. These next few months are seen as the crucial window for updating this troubled law during President Obama’s tenure.

IEL and its Coalition for Community Schools are working to ensure key principles are embedded in reauthorization, including incentives for public-private partnerships, success indicators to report on beyond basic achievement, stronger definitions of family and community engagement, and greater consultation with school stakeholders. READ MORE…