A flash poll conducted by the National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY) indicates that states and school districts have not engaged teachers regarding ESSA implementation. Seventy-five percent of respondents said their local district had not “held discussions, listening sessions or meetings with...
While ESSA puts “states in the driver’s seat when it comes to accountability, teacher quality, and more,” they are also required to engage in significant “stakeholder engagement.” The Learning First Alliance has proposed what proper stakeholder engagement under ESSA should look like. Among their suggestions:...
Education Week hosted a webinar discussing implementation methods that states and districts are using for ESSA. American Association of School Administrators’ Noelle Ellerson called the new law a “significant improvement” and noted that it returns control to the states and local school districts. Peter Zamora,...
Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) has created a guide for states on engaging stakeholders around the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The guide was created with input from a variety of educational partners, including civil rights organizations, the NEA and AFT, and the...
Council of Chief State School Officers executive director Chris Minnich expressed concerns over the interpreted timeline for accountability plans, Education Week reports. Many states will not be finalizing their accountability plans under ESSA until late in the 2016- 17 school year. This could mean that...
NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development announced the Education Solutions Initiative to inform and challenge policymakers to make meaningful progress on resolving the critical issues facing students and educators in the wake of ESSA implementation. They also announced that the group will...
The National Association for Music Education posted an online toolkit showing how ESSA benefits music programs by classifying it as a “well-rounded” subject. Read more here.
U.S. Senator Patty Murray released a press release highlighting the “next steps on the Every Student Succeeds Act, ramping up efforts to implement the law.” The release features her delivered remarks at the CCSSO annual legislative conference. Read more here.
National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) released a memo outlining nine big questions that board members should address prior to adopting a new state assessment system under ESSA. Read more here.
Nevada Superintendent Steve Canavero indicated at the CCSSO annual legislative conference that the state is considering using industry recognized credentials or certificates as an indicator to measure career readiness into their accountability systems. Read more here.
