States Seek Flexibility On Testing.

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Title: States Seek Flexibility On Testing.
Authors: McNeil, Michele, Gewertz, Catherine
Source: Education Week. 6/12/2013, Vol. 32 Issue 35, p1-37. 4p.
Subject Terms: *Program implementation (Education), *Common Core State Standards, *Education policy, *Educational accountability, United States education system, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Geographic Terms: United States
Company/Entity: United States. Dept. of Education , American Federation of Teachers
Abstract: The article discusses U.S. public schools' preparations to implement Common Core State Standards, and some school's efforts to delay or add flexibility to standards such as teacher evaluations and school ratings in 2013. School accountability, high-stakes testing, and education policies such as No Child Left Behind are mentioned, as well as implementation standards from the U.S. Department of Education, federal waivers to struggling schools, and the union American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
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Abstract:The article discusses U.S. public schools' preparations to implement Common Core State Standards, and some school's efforts to delay or add flexibility to standards such as teacher evaluations and school ratings in 2013. School accountability, high-stakes testing, and education policies such as No Child Left Behind are mentioned, as well as implementation standards from the U.S. Department of Education, federal waivers to struggling schools, and the union American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
ISSN:02774232