Moreover, unlike the National Interest
Waiver category, which has a large subjective component, qualifying as an OPR is far more formulaic: If you can prove that you meet the requirements and have well -
drafted letters of recommendation from recognized experts stating that you are outstanding in your field, your
application will most likely be approved.
The Department of Public Instruction released a
draft application to the U.S. Education Department for a
waiver from the 10 - year - old federal No Child Left Behind Act, which State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers said «has shackled schools by being overly prescriptive and prohibiting creative reforms.»