?The federal government should stay out of the way of these efforts. As we work on the reauthorization of ESEA, we should find ways to assist states, not require or coerce them, with this difficult, but important, work.?
?Sen. Michael Enzi, R-Wyoming
?Senate Panel Weighs Standards, ESEA Renewal,? Education Week
13%
The increase in New York City students enrolled in special education programs since 2003.
?City Pushes Shift for Special Education,? New York Times