A GOP lawmaker has said the waivers wrongly `` circumvent '' GOP . In his remarks Thursday , Obama expressed confidence that the academic performance of the nation 's students would improve using a more flexible approach -- though he also emphasized that any change wo n't be instantaneous . ` John Barge says the waivers `` combine greater freedom with greater accountability '' The 2014 states will not have to meet 10 targets set by the law , signed in last year . The states have agreed to raise standards and undertake reforms .
A GOP lawmaker has said the waivers wrongly `` circumvent '' GOP . John Barge says the waivers `` combine greater freedom with greater accountability '' The 2014 states will not have to meet 10 targets set by the law , signed in last year . The states have agreed to raise standards and undertake reforms .