RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - Public comment sessions will begin next week as the Department of Public Instruction seeks comment on the development of the state’s plan for complying with the new federal education law, a re-authorization of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is federal education law. It replaces No Child Left Behind law. States are required to develop a plan to comply.

The state is seeking input on the following questions:

•  What are the public’s expectations from NC’s public schools?

•  What school characteristics are the most important?

•  How should school success be measured?

•  How does North Carolina ensure that all schools are successful?

•  How should North Carolina recognize and celebrate school success?

Sessions will be held from 4-6 p.m. Guests will be given up to 3 minutes to speak and must sign in by 4:15.

Session:

Wednesday, April 13 – Ashley High School, Wilmington

Thursday, April 21 – Green Hope High School, Cary

Tuesday, April 26 – Mallard Creed High School, Charlotte

Wednesday, April 27 – North Pitt High School, Bethel

Tuesday, May 17 – East Forsyth High School, Kernersville

Wednesday, May 18 – Charles D. Owen High School, Black Mountain