Education

Will the new school-reform law succeed?

Abstract

The perennial debate over local and federal roles in education shifted last December, when President Obama signed a measure returning to state and local governments much of the authority for improving low-performing schools and closing educational achievement gaps. The law already is triggering political fights over education spending and how to implement the measure. Neither Democrat Hillary Clinton nor Republican Donald Trump has emphasized education issues, but the ongoing push for education reform in the states could change that as the presidential election draws nearer. Meanwhile, two pending court cases could affect state laws dealing with teacher tenure and the rights of public-sector employees who decline union representation but are required to pay fees to cover the cost of union activities, including contract negotiations.

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