The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): What It Means for Educators of Students at Risk

Authors

Cordelia D. Zinskie, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Dan W. Rea, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Abstract

This editorial perspective examines some ways that the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which becomes operational in the 2017–2018 school year, may enhance the capacity of educators to help students and schools at risk of underperforming. It also addresses some of the challenges that educators will face under ESSA in ensuring success for all students. We highlight aspects of ESSA that may be of most interest to our readers including the broadened definition of academic success, expansion of subgroups for data reporting, emphasis on evidence-based research and practice, focus on continuous improvement, and need for increased educator understanding of research and evaluation. Resources are included that provide information for educators on how to use evidence, locate research findings on existing interventions, and access funding opportunities.

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Recommended Citation

Zinskie, C. D., & Rea, D. W. (2016). The every student succeeds act (ESSA): What it means for educators of students at risk. National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Journal, 2(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.20429/nyarj.2016.020101