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ESSA: Your Key Questions, Answered by Experts (Video)

By Mike Bock 鈥 June 15, 2018 1 min read
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Last month, 澳门跑狗论坛 hosted 鈥淜eys to ESSA Implementation鈥, an online event where journalists and policy experts answered audience questions about the new federal K-12 law that will become a classroom reality this fall. Afterwards, the 澳门跑狗论坛 experts involved in the summit sat down with Deputy Managing Editor Mark Bomster to give an overview of different facets of the law. Take a look:

How Prepared Are Schools and Districts for ESSA?

As schools gear up for the Every Student Succeeds Act鈥檚 debut, states and the federal government are figuring out the balance on issues like accountability, federal oversight, and civil rights.


Minorities, English-Learners, and Special Education鈥擶ho鈥檚 Keeping Watch Under ESSA?

ESSA sets tough standards for states in measuring and boosting the performance of historically disenfranchised student groups, but advocates worry about compliance and oversight in an era of new flexibility.


Under ESSA, Who鈥檚 in Charge of Education Policy?

As we move into the Every Student Succeeds Act鈥檚 implementation phase, who will be making the key decisions on where and how money should be spent at the state level?


What ESSA Means for Testing and Assessments

ESSA gives states new openings to shape student-testing regimes to their own liking. How do testing provisions under ESSA and the previous law鈥擭o Child Left Behind鈥攄iffer?


The Future of Teacher Effectiveness and PD Under ESSA

ESSA asks for states to define 鈥渋neffective teachers鈥 and gives them freedom to determine what that means. Reporter Madeline Will examines key questions around ESSA鈥檚 impact on the teacher force.


How Does ESSA Impact Education Product and Service Providers?

The Every Student Succeeds Act requires states and districts to back up their school-improvement plans with evidence. What does that mean for the business and private sector?


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A version of this news article first appeared in the On Air: A Video Blog blog.