On December 10, 2015, President Obama signed into law a new education law that takes the place of No Child Left Behind. This new law – the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – is the nation’s largest education law and will impact every public school. Here are six important things for parents to know about ESSA. It:
- Expands the opportunities for parents to play a vital role
- Focuses on improving literacy instruction
- Calls on states, and schools to eliminate unnecessary tests
- Keeps students with disabilities on track for success
- Gives parents and the community more information
- Is an opportunity & a responsibility – parents as partners
Read the full article on the National Center for Learning Disabilities website: www.ncld.org
