Places that agree to make changes can receive waivers from the law's requirements — and ensure that the federal funds upon which many depend, including Title I, will continue to flow. (hechingerreport.org)
That — some call it unreachable — target is one reason the Department of Education began granting waivers from the law. (pbs.org)
The Obama administration began granting states waivers from the law in September 2011. (politico.com)