What is the purpose of ESSA?
According to the statement of purpose in ESSA, “The purpose of this title is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps.”
What is the biggest difference between NCLB and ESSA?
Although ESSA retained the annual standardized testing requirements from NCLB, the law moved the federal accountability aspect to the States. The State, in turn, still submit an accountability plan to the Education Department, however, ESSA allows for local educational agencies may apply for subgrants for local accountability plans.
ESSA requires extensive federal and state policymaking to implement. This page is your resource for information on the latest federal and state regulations.