New York State has successfully applied for a waiver from specific provisions of No Child Left Behind (also known as ESEA—the Elementary & Secondary School Act). We see this as an opportunity to align federal funds and requirements with the work we’ve already started through the Regents Reform Agenda and Race to the Top. It’s a chance to spur innovative ideas while eliminating programs and mandates that have not proven to be effective in helping our students.

Here are ten things you should know about the ESEA waiver opportunity for New York State.

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