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Barack Obama: “After waiting far too long for Congress to reform No Child Left Behind, my Administration is giving states the…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
After waiting far too long for Congress to reform No Child Left Behind, my Administration is giving states the opportunity to set higher, more honest standards in exchange for more flexibility.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Press Release - President Obama: Our Children Can't Wait for Congress to Fix No Child Left Behind Announces Flexibility...

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