Today's Newsletter: All About ESSA

As The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) turns from political concepts to practical reality during the 2017-18 school year, the chatter surrounding it gets more intense. This EdWeek Market Brief details some of the conversation about ESSA at the recent EdNet event. Some states like Florida have already begun to take steps toward absorbing their greater responsibilities under the new law, which replaces the dreaded NCLB. This Politico piece breaks down what ESSA means for English Language Learners.

Need some help figuring out where to start? Go to the What Works Clearinghouse hosted by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) within the U.S. Department of Education. —Kevin Hogan, Content Director

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Kevin Hogan is a forward-thinking media executive with more than 25 years of experience building brands and audiences online, in print, and face-to-face. Kevin has been reporting on education technology for more than 20 years. Previously, he was Editor-at-Large at eSchool News and Managing Director of Content for Tech & Learning.