When standards and benchmarks / objectives are highly specified, they do not allow for much local flexibility in the development of district curricula, instruction, and assessment practices and policies. (ciera.org)
Furthermore, they do not appear to allow for much local flexibility in the development of district curricula, instruction, and assessment practices and policies. (ciera.org)
The bill includes provisions that will reduce administrative burdens and lower program costs, while increasing local flexibility. (nar.realtor)