“Under NCLB schools were classified as met AYP or not. Every year if school did not meet AYP they were faced with different levels of punitive measures. These become more severe if performance does not improve. The ultimate goal of NCLB was to have every student 100% proficient on state achievement goals by 2014. This goal unfortunately will not be met.

So, how does this waiver affect our schools?”

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