U.S. Education Chief Makes Visit
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will participate in a round table discussion Wednesday in Nashville with rural school administrators.
He’s expected to be joined by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and state Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman.
Earlier this week, Duncan announced the Obama administration is giving states a waiver on the No Child Left Behind law.
To get a waiver, states must agree to education reforms the White House favors – from tougher evaluation systems for teachers and principals to programs helping minority students.
Duncan has warned that 82 percent of U.S. schools could be labeled failures next year if the law is not changed. Education experts have questioned that estimate, but state officials report a growing number of schools facing sanctions.
Haslam asked for a waiver for Tennessee last month.
