Minnesota's Proposed Accountability System Minnesota has applied for a waiver from the NCLB requirements. To obtain a waiver, Minnesota is moving from a single proficiency measurement to a Multiple Measurement Rating System. MDE Presentation to Minnesota Senate Education Committee - January, 2012
Transparency Watch: How 'Public' is NCLB Waiver Judging? Minnesota Public Radio got hold of its state's letter, and did a story seeking to illuminate what changes the state will have to make. For instance, the feds are concerned about Minnesota's reliance on "normative growth," rather than student growth needed to achieve proficiency; a possible lack of capacity to implement the sweeping plan; and a lack of incentives to improve achievement and narrow gaps among and between all groups of students. Education Week - 1/9/11
