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The percent of public schools that would be classified as failing and face sanctions under the No Child Left Behind Act, according to Ed Secretary Arne Duncan's predictions. If Congress doesn't change the law, he may grant states waivers from it.

The percent of public schools that would be classified as failing and face sanctions under the No Child Left Behind Act, according to Ed Secretary Arne Duncan's predictions. If Congress doesn't change the law, he may grant states waivers from it.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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