the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act was written by this Committee just 2 years ago, and we worked very hard to carefully strike a balance between providing states with flexibility while holding them accountable for ensuring that our schools provide high-quality education for all of our students.
On the recordSeptember 18, 2017
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Murray emphasizes the importance of balancing state flexibility with accountability in education.
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