NCLB’s testing focuses primarily on Grades 3 through 8. Under waiver plans, more emphasis is placed on ensuring that students complete high school poised to enter higher education or a career path. For example, Georgia is developing a College and Career Ready Performance Index to measure schools and student subgroups. It will track how many students are ready to start college without needing remedial classes. It will also foster career exploration at the younger grade levels and offer more opportunities for high school students to earn college credits.
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No Child Left Behind waivers: five ways education will change
President Obama announced the first 10 states to receive waivers from certain aspects of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) federal education law on Thursday. Here’s a look at some ways they are pushing for progress through the flexibility granted by the waivers.
4. Better preparation for college and careers
