Which act reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in the 2010s?

The Every Child Succeeds Act reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in the 2010s, specifically in December 2015. This legislation aimed to provide more flexibility and support to states and school districts while ensuring that schools maintain accountability for student performance. The Act updated various aspects of education policy, addressing issues such as standardized testing and the role of federal government in education, moving away from some of the more rigid requirements set by its predecessor, the No Child Left Behind Act.

The focus of the Every Child Succeeds Act was to ensure that all children, regardless of background, receive a quality education while allowing states to set their own goals and standards for student achievement. This demonstrated a shift towards promoting local control over educational decision-making and fostering innovative approaches to education reform.