But instead of trying to bridge that gap by fighting for funding and other support for struggling school districts, the SNA, which claims in its mission statement to be «committed to advancing the quality of school meal programs,» chose to take the easy way out. (thelunchtray.com)
This federal law, which replaces No Child Left Behind, shifts significant decision making authority away from the federal government, providing each state with more flexibility to distribute funds, design accountability and evaluation systems, and devise supports for struggling schools. (childrens-voices.org)
The latest draft of a school accountability bill released this week focuses «on punishment and labels, not support for struggling schools,» State Superintendent Tony Evers said in a letter Thursday. (host.madison.com)