No Child Left Behind waivers require big changes fast
WASHINGTON -- When New Jersey applied to the federal government for a waiver from the No Child Left Behind law, Gov. Chris Christie used the opportunity to tout elements of his education reform agenda that had been languishing in the state legislature for months.
"For a new accountability system to be effective and successful in benefitting children, we must have all of the tools that are provided for in this legislation," the Republican governor said in a statement released Nov. 16. "It's time for the New Jersey legislature to step up with my administration, President Barack Obama, (Education) Secretary (Arne) Duncan and a national, bipartisan movement to act boldly and give every child the education they deserve."
The legislation Christie was referring to includes several bills. One would tie decisions about
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