Obama to Waive Parts of No Child Left Behind

By Jennifer Smith Richards The federal government will offer states the chance to set aside major sections of the No Child Left Behind Act, including the requirement that all students become proficient in math and reading by 2014.12:07 am The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota will resubmit its bid to get out of some federal No Child Left Behind requirements after President Barack Obama outlined a plan today to grant states waivers from the Bush-era education policy.(WDRB) -- Kentucky

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