What is the history behind

ESSA?
President Obama signed Every Student Succeeds
Act (ESSA) on December 10, 2015. This Act
advances the 52-year-old, Elementary and
Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that was signed
into law by President Lyndon Johnson to provide
quality education to all students regardless of
race or ethnicity, language, disability, or family
income.

What does this mean?

The nation decided to provide high quality
education for all students no matter their race,
zip code, or disability. This act allows teachers to
prepare student for college and career in the
future using Standards aligned to grade level.
Therefore, when it comes to testing the states
must show they have adopted challenging
achievement standards in math, reading, and
science.

How does it work?

Standards alone can not tell us if schools are
serving students well. Therefore, statewide
annual assessments measure the students
progress towards reaching standards across What is
grades, schools, and districts. It provides critical
information for families about their child Every Student
progress. Also, to ensure that all schools are
moving all students towards standards. Succeeds Act?
(ESSA)
`
Who does it affect?
State standards were required reading, math,
and science at all grades and included three
level of performance groups (advanced,
proficient, and basic.) Students are required to
be assessed in math and reading/ English
language arts annually in grades 3-8 and once in
grades 10-12.
The use of Assessments?
ESSA supports states in implementing high-
quality assessments by providing new
assessment flexibility, funding, and a new pilot
program. These new policies will support
teachers in using assessments to foster deeper
learning among students, including the ability to
master core academic content, think critically
and solve complex problems, and communicate
effectively.
Teachers’ responsibility?
Teachers play an important role in ensuring
every child receives a quality education.
 Encouraging parents to take part in the
accountability process. 
 Supporting parents of disadvantaged and
struggling students with resources.
 Implementing and creating meaningful
lesson plans to meet the students needs.
What are school systems doing to get
the information out?
State and local education agencies are required
to prepare and make available to the public In conclusion.
report cards on student achievements. School The law promises that all students from
systems have communication with parents kindergarten to middle school, and especially
through mailing out report cards, emailing and students who live-in low-income areas, students
through technology report cards. of color, English Learners, and other historically
challenged students have access to the same
education that other students in higher income
areas receive which prepares them for college,
career, and life.
Resources
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).” U.S.
Department of Education Releases National
Student Loan FY 2014 Cohort Default Rate | U.S.
Department of Education, US Department of
Education (ED), www.ed.gov/essa?src=policy.