As reported by the Bismarck Tribune, a survey conducted by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction – in accordance with the state’s ESSA plan – found that 55 percent of participants reported they were “engaged in their schoolwork.”
As the first submission deadline for state ESSA plans rapidly approaches, Educators for High Standards released a new report, “Teacher Engagement and Perspectives on ESSA: An Eagerness to Engage and Be Heard.” The report, based on a nationwide survey of classroom teachers and teacher advocacy...
A recent survey by the National Association of State Boards of Education revealed that board members are “feeling encouraged” about their “role and influence over education policy thanks to more leadership opportunities under ESSA.” Through the law, members are able to offer input on decisions related to standards, assessments, and...
The Connecticut Dept. of Education launched an online survey to gauge public opinion on the state’s education priorities. Feedback from the survey will be used in the state’s draft ESSA implementation plan.
Education Week notes that, thanks to ESSA, a wave of “volatility of education politics could crest” over the next few years. Michelle Exstrom, education program director for the National Conference of State Legislatures, said that state legislators are more “engaged [than] we’ve ever seen.” The...
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education has launched new resources on their ESSA website. A new survey – open until September 16th – asks for opinions on potential accountability measures. OSSE also provides a comprehensive listing of upcoming engagement opportunities for LEA leaders...
Northwest Evaluation Association and Gallup concluded that only half of school principals and superintendents are “familiar” with the new ESSA regulations. Of that, 91 percent believe that ESSA will have a neutral-positive effect students. Read more here.
