ESEA reauthorization

Here is a link to a speech Secretary of Education Arne Duncan gave concerning the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), currently known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

Some of the quotes I found of interest (and we'll see what happens when it does get going):

"One of our goals with reauthorization is to give local educators flexibility to do what's best for children."

"We will be creating a limited federal role in education."

"We want an accountability system that factors in student growth, progress in closing achievement gaps, proficiency towards college and career-ready standards, high school graduation and college enrollment rates."