The following is an update to the Every Student Succeeds Act:

“This is a very important step from the National Conference of State Legislators,” Weingarten said. “The Every Student Succeeds Act creates an education reset, with the states now being the movers and shakers, so this is a rare opportunity for the United States to look at some of the best international practices and apply them here. By focusing on what students and educators actually need, we can work together to reclaim the promise of public education.”

The bipartisan “No Time to Lose” report, published on Aug. 9 by the National Conference of State Legislators, explores international best practices and identifies the policies that lead to educational excellence in top-performing countries. Read the report here.