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“We still have to review the new law closely,Ìýand there are a number of questions we have to find answers for, questions about evaluations, assessments, and accountability. ÌýÌý

"But it’s apparent thatÌýPresidentÌýObamaÌýand the Congress have struck a balance between maintainingÌýhigh standards for our nation’s students and providing states with theÌýflexibility to implement their ownÌýstrategies.

"In New York, we will continue to challenge our studentsÌýtoÌýensure they’reÌýready for life after high school, either on a college campus or in the workplace.Ìý TheÌýEvery Student Succeeds ActÌýwill let us move forward to implement the new, higher standards and improve our schools.Ìý Our goal is to help our students build better lives through education. ÌýESSA is another tool to help us complete thatÌýtask."