Main tenets of the The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

  1. Identify and describe the main tenets of the The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and to whom it applies. A. When was ESSA law passed and what controversial law did it replace and why? B. How long do schools have to comply with targeted areas for improvement? Is the timeline the same for all schools? C. Is there money granted for school - improvement? D. Does your school receive ESSA funding? Find out. If they do, what is it for? 2. Explain the latitude school leaders have in dealing with gang dress and the basis for this latitude. 3. Since dress is considered a form of self-expression, what risks do school leaders take in addressing gang dress in public schools? Answer from the lens of a school administrator. 4. Think of what it would means in the school where you are PRINCIPAL, to have a ZERO Tolerance Policy. In your response, include the pros and cons of zero tolerance policies for each of the following stakeholders: Students, staff, administration.