Learning Mindsets and Skills: An Opportunity for Growth with the Every Student Succeeds Act

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed into law by President Barack Obama in December 2015, offers state and district leaders several new opportunities to promote student success. Education leaders have increased flexibility to design plans that emphasize a "well-rounded education,"...

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Published in:Policy File 2017
Main Authors: Boser, Ulrich, Baffour, Perpetual
Format: Report
Language:English
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Center for American Progress
Education
Government
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Summary:The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed into law by President Barack Obama in December 2015, offers state and district leaders several new opportunities to promote student success. Education leaders have increased flexibility to design plans that emphasize a "well-rounded education," and the new law provides state and local education agencies with ample room to allocate funding toward critical new programs and policies. This report also includes a set of recommendations for state and local education leaders seeking to prioritize students' learning mindsets, noting the available opportunities and risks within ESSA.