Act Republicans: Rules and Rights Groups

act republicans: It a key part of the bipartisan education law passed almost one year ago and signed into law by President Barack Obama to replace the No Child Left Behind Act, according to The Chronicle Herald. Republicans and teachers unions had complained that the draft rules released in May didn t provide states with the time they needed to assess schools in need of help. The rules, released Monday, provide a broad framework for states as they design new accountability systems to improve schools and narrow achievement gaps. Education Secretary John B. King Jr., says the department considered concerns from Congress, civil rights groups, teachers and others before issuing the updated rules. Under the new education law, states may design accountability systems that consider measures beyond test scores and high school graduation rates. The final rules give states more time and flexibility to provide every student with a high-quality, well-rounded education while ensuring that states and districts keep the focus on improving outcomes and maintaining civil rights protections for all of our children, particularly those who need our support the most, King said in a statement. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.