ESSA

ESSA, which stands for the Every Student Succeeds Act, is a law passed in 2015 that governs K-12 education in the United States. It replaced the previous No Child Left Behind Act and gives states more flexibility to design their own school accountability systems. ESSA emphasizes providing a well-rounded education, supporting struggling schools, and encouraging local innovation while ensuring that all students have opportunities to succeed. It aims to improve educational outcomes by balancing federal oversight with state and local control, focusing on equity and student progress across different student groups.