Actions To Improve Low-Performing Schools
Directs Education Department to Improve Low-Performing Public Schools
What it does
The Department of Education must develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to assist and monitor low-performing schools.
Real-world impact
- Gives struggling schools access to research, training, and technical help.
- Requires annual public School Improvement Report published each September.
- Strengthens federal monitoring and redirects Department resources to assist schools.
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Summary
This order directs the Department of Education to help low-performing public schools raise student achievement. It requires a comprehensive strategy to provide technical help, share best practices, connect schools to federal funds and partners, and strengthen teacher quality. The order affects States, local school districts, parents, teachers, and struggling students. It requires an annual School Improvement Report, published each September beginning in 2000, and stronger monitoring to make sure schools follow federal improvement rules.
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