Every Student Succeeds Act
/ˈɛvri ˈstjuːdənt səˈsiːdz ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal law enacted in 2015 that governs primary and secondary education policy, replacing No Child Left Behind and emphasizing state control and accountability in improving student achievement.
The Every Student Succeeds Act provides states with more flexibility in designing their education standards and assessments.
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- every student succeeds act
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Often abbreviated as ESSA, the Act shifts significant responsibility for education standards and school accountability from the federal government to the states.
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