to update the Bush - era law was abruptly cancelled in February amid opposition from conservatives concerned that it would continue too strong a federal role in education. (wasblegupdate.wasb.org)
However, the lead - up to the announcement of the waivers was unsettling to supporters of a strong federal role in school accountability. (educationnext.org)
The education policy community, particularly those who lean toward a stronger federal role, has not fully grappled with the consequences of the failures of the federal push for improved teacher evaluation policy, but they are severe. (educationnext.org)