Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Overview

This research guide provides government, non-government organization, and library resources to give an analysis of ESSA within the education field.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a US law passed in December 2015 that governs the United States K–12 public education policy.

Department of Education: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
This site provides a timeline, comparison to NCLB, highlights and history
Congress.gov: ESSA
The full text and actions from bill to law.

Office of the President: ESSA Progress Report
A Progress Report on Elementary and Secondary Education

Massachusetts Executive Office of Education: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Stakeholder outreach, community forums, school and accountability video
Massachusetts Teacher's Association: Every Student Succeeds Act becomes law
Understanding ESSA: Massachusetts
This site provides updates from national partners and advocacy groups, and compiles relevant news from state and federal sources in order to serve as a one-stop shop for any interested party seeking guidance and clarity on how states are working to implement the new law with fidelity.

National Education Association (NEA):
With Passage of Every Student Succeeds Act, Life After NCLB Begins
International Literacy Association (ILA):
ESSA Advocacy Toolkit
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC):
PreK-12 Education
National Counsel of Teachers of English (NCTE):
ESSA State Implementation
National Council of La Raza (NCLR):
ESSA and Latino Students
National Black Child Development Institute (NBCD):
Parent Power Boot Camp ESSA Toolkit
National Parent Teacher Association (PTA):
PTA Resources for Families on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
American Association of School Administrators (AASA):
ESSA Resource Library
National Council of Math Teachers (NCMT):
ESSA & Other New Developments in Math Education
National Head Start Association (NHSA):
ESSA Comments

Title IV-A Coalition
The organization advocates for Title IV Black Grants. Title IV designed to ensure that high needs districts have access to programs that foster safe and healthy students, provide students with a well-rounded education, and increase the effective use of technology in our nation’s schools.
ESSA: A Comprehensive Guide
This site explains and breaks down ESSA by Titles. It also provides a historical perspective of the law, funding, state/local plans, and innovative technology.

Subjects: Education K-12 curriculum