The Every Student Succeeds Act significantly improves upon No Child Left Behind by, among other things, giving more power back to states and local schools. We’re working to help policymakers and educators take advantage of the law’s new flexibility, especially when it comes to creating smarter school accountability systems, prioritizing the needs of high-achieving low-income students, and encouraging the adoption of content-rich curricula.
Resources:
- Rating the Ratings: An Analysis of the 51 ESSA Accountability Plans
- Leveraging ESSA to Support Quality-School Growth
- Great ideas from our ESSA Accountability Design Competition
- What ESSA means for high-achieving students
- ESSA and a content-rich education
- ESSA and parental choice
Should states go back to paper-and-pencil testing?
Dale Chu 3.19.2026
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When teachers move for money, their effectiveness may lag
Meredith Coffey, Ph.D. 3.19.2026
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Are we testing Idaho students twice for the same outcomes?
Terry Ryan, Duncan Robb 3.13.2026
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Are public schools part of the government, civil society, or both?
Michael J. Petrilli 3.12.2026
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Society is exploiting teen vulnerability and undermining education
Brandon L. Wright 3.12.2026
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High-quality instruction starts in educator preparation programs
Julia Hayes 3.12.2026
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Why do teachers quit?
Daniel Buck 3.12.2026
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What do boys think about gambling?
Alicia Anderson 3.12.2026
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Math and the Mississippi Miracle
Todd Collins 3.10.2026
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Student effort is way down. It’s not their fault—it’s ours.
Tim Daly 3.6.2026
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The 10-year test for durable schools
Robert Pondiscio 3.5.2026
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