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Closing the Achievement Gap in America's Public Schools

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New Flexibility for Every Local School District

Under the No Child Left Behind Act:

  • Every local school district receives significant new flexibility and decision-making authority in the use of Federal education funds.
  • Local officials can use Federal funds to help address the unique needs of students, rather than following “one-size-fits-all” Washington rules.