Texas’ ESSA Plan Available for Public Comment
Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced the public comment period for the state’s ESSA plan will begin July 31. Public feedback will be accepted until August 29.
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MT Releases Draft ESSA Plan for Public Comment
The Montana Office of Public Instruction released the state’s draft ESSA plan. The public comment period is open through August.
Advocates Weigh in on NY’s Proposed Rating System
Advocates argue that New York state’s “proposed rating system for reporting on how well schools serve specific ‘subgroups’ sends the wrong message… by creating uneven standards for students of different races, ethnicities and backgrounds.” Ian Rosenblum, executive director of EdTrust-NY, says “the methodology could create...
IN Dept. of Ed Accepting Public Feedback on Draft ESSA Plan
The Indiana Dept. of Education is accepting public feedback on the state’s draft ESSA plan. Greensburg Community School Corporation Superintendent Tom Hunter “was pleased to see the department offering this comment period.” He also stated, “You have to have some opportunity for parents to voice...
MT Releases Draft ESSA Plan for Public Comment
Montana School Superintendent Elsie Arntzen released the state’s draft ESSA plan for public comment and review. Arntzen said she wants to “ensure the plan reflects Montana’s unique education system,” and the “plan is an opportunity to promote local control and flexibility, and to put Montana...
MS Dept. of Ed Accepting Public Comments on ESSA Plan
The Mississippi Dept. of Education is accepting public comment on the state’s ESSA plan. Mississippi’s plan “covers a myriad of topics and provides some insight into the educational areas the state may prioritize in the next few years.”
WV Dept. of Ed Launches Online ESSA Survey
West Virginia Dept. of Education launched an online survey to gather input on the state’s ESSA plan. The next public meetings will take place on July 17 in Glen Dale and July 20 in Fairmont.
FL Dept. of Ed Publishes Draft ESSA Plan
The Florida Dept. of Education published the state’s draft ESSA plan. The public comment period will remain open until July 31.
IN Dept. of Ed Releases Draft ESSA Plan
The Indiana Dept. of Education released the state’s draft ESSA plan. According to Patrick McAlister, IDOE’s policy director and lead writer on the plan, “ESSA is our moment to make some interesting investments and changes in the state and really try and make the process...
IA Dept. of Ed Seeks Public Input on ESSA Plan
The Iowa Dept. of Education is seeking public input on the state’s draft ESSA plan. Ryan Wise, director of the department, said “the plan is a step toward implementing ESSA that input is needed so we land on a final plan that is right for...