CA: Ed Issues First NCLB Waivers to California Districts

the Journal: In an unprecedented move, the United States Department of Education has extended waivers from the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) directly to eight urban school districts in California. Beginning this fall, districts in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, among others, will be able to set their own flexible standards, as well as decide how they wish to spend approximately $150 million in federal funds designed to help low-income and low-performing students.

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