EASTERN SHORE - More states have gotten something they've wanted for years; they've been freed from the requirements of the Bush-era "No Child Left Behind Act." Five more states, including Virginia, joined over half of the United States in announcing that the No Child Left Behind law has been waived. This means, educators all across Delmarva have been granted flexibility from key requirements of the measure. Maryland and Delaware won their bid to be relieved earlier this year.
"The children would be more rounded. And not just learn from what's on the test. Then just to learn to past the test," says one local woman.
In exchange for the waivers, the states must develop accountability plans that set new targets for raising achievement, and advancing teacher effectiveness. Additionally, states must have a plan that prepares students for careers and college, and improves the performance of low-performing schools. These waivers are popular along the shore, with many not seeing the benefit of the No Child left behind act.
"I think it hurts the student. I don't think. I think they just are passing to pass. If that makes sense they I don't think they're retaining anything," says a South Carolina man.
"I think they'll be more rounded and exposure to general knowledge is important rather than specifics," says an Ocean View woman.
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