NYSTCE English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Practice Test

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What significant change did the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) introduce compared to NCLB?

It provided more standardized testing
It was more flexible and less punitive
It increased federal control over education
It focused solely on high school education

The correct answer is: It was more flexible and less punitive

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) introduced a significant shift in education policy by being more flexible and less punitive compared to the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). While NCLB was characterized by strict accountability measures, including the requirement that schools meet specific performance benchmarks with consequences for those that did not, ESSA provided states with greater authority to develop their own educational strategies and improvement plans. This flexibility allowed for a more tailored approach to education that considers the unique needs of different states and schools. ESSA also reduced the emphasis on standardized testing to some extent, allowing states to incorporate other measures of student success. In this way, ESSA aimed to foster a more supportive environment for schools and students, as opposed to the punitive measures that were prevalent under NCLB. The other options describe aspects that do not accurately represent the change that ESSA brought to the educational landscape.