What's Good for the Goose…
by Frederick M. Hess • Sep 4, 2012 at 8:40 am
Cross-posted from Education Week
Cross-posted from Education Week
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ShareLast night at the convention, the Democrats released their party platform. The plan lauded the Obama administration for its commitment to "working with states and communities so they have the flexibility and resources they need to improve elementary and secondary education in a way that works best for students." The Dems continued with references to more rigorous teacher evaluation, college- and career-ready standards, and school turnarounds, the three principles of the administration's "ESEA Flex" proposal.
RHSU readers know that I think the Obama administration's approach to NCLB waivers is horrifically bad for the country. This is true even though I think NCLB is a profoundly flawed law and that states need relief from its more incoherent and destructive provisions. Given that, there are three reasons why I'm troubled by the administration's efforts.
One, while Secretary Duncan certainly has the right to waive provisions of the law when he deems it
