The president went so far as to call the change a christmas miracle. Critics have said no child left behind gave too much power to washington in controlling state education policy. Earlier today, we talked to dr. Paul gausman, superintendent of sioux city schools gausman says he feels there was more good than bad in no child left behind, but there isis lot of anticipation and excitement leading up to these changes. Mostly in regards to standdized testing but the challenges with no child left behind have to do with assessments, every state takes a different approach to assessments, students perform at Different Levels many states like iowa continue to change the form of the assessment, the reporting of the sessment,so its very difficult to discover, but the federal governrnnt still has to underer the previous lawaw hand out these negaitive designations to different schools and different districts based on their performance. Deborah saying it involved and not enough teaching. It also had oversight. Now each state decides whats students. Amanda krenz station in des more behind act is being left behind. The new Student Succeeds act, or essa. Signature on this federal government will give contntl and individual schoololistricts to Education System is s the problems came testing and accountability. Director of the administrators of iowa. He says School Districts around the to break away from the cycle of too muchtesting. Releasing total control of what needs to be done but control of how its where iowa is well prepared to take on that. Biggest change classrooms w wl notice under the new law is thahatests will be used how theyre meant to be used, to determine a potential. Overall of accountability achievment. 20 34 i think were tenants of every child is important, but with a recognition that deborah the every Student Succeeds act takes affect in july of 2017. Deborah south dakotas governor and t t states congressional delegation are making a push for a special request aimed at bringing a act takes affect in july of 2017. Deborah south dakotas governor and the states congressional delegation are making a push for a special request aimed at bringing a home base for the u. S. Air force to sioux falls. Hopes are that the city could soon serve as a base for the latest in military aircraft. The f35 joint ststke fighter. Reportrt mark roper from our sioux falls affiliate has more. Many say the 114th fighter wing is the best of the best. Its professional could give it a new honor. A hightech fighting machine called the f35. Col. Russ walz of the 114th fighter wing said we always want, as the department of defense, United States air force, we want to have a technological advantage, we dont want fights to be fair. Col. Walz believes this is the right time to bring the f35 to sioux falls joe foss field. Our f16s right now are 27 years old, and that technology was probably 1015 years old prior to that, in developinghat air frame, col. Walz said. Governor daugaard and south dakotas congressional leaders hope the idea takes off with the air force. Congresswoman kristi noem said the entire delegation sent a letter to the secretary of the air that we would love to see the f355 bedded down in south dakota, at joe foss field. Sioux falls airace is one of many things foss field the we have some of the best overland airspace in the walz said. Said its uncongested in south dakota. The access to training which we have access to really ranges, the length of the airstrip, the technology thats out there thatscapable of not onlnl land there, the recognized with the distinguished flying unit award, as well as the air force Outstanding Unit award, col. Walz said. Many hope its the hard work at the which pays off and brings the f35 home to south dakota. Deborah still to come. Well head to baltimore where ill bring you the latest on the trial of William Porter. One of the Police Officers being charged with the death of freddie gray. Stay with us. Scott well have. Youre watching abc9 news thisis morning. Jessica rae. And scott larson. This is abc9 news this morning. Temperatures this afternoon will jump into the mid 50s in sioux city. Then as we get into tomorrow, well have cloudy skies and a chance of evening showers. As cooler temperatures sweep in, well expect mix ofofleet and snow on sunday. Rain amounts could be pretty inch to 1. 5 inch range today, well stay dry with partly cloudy conditions and a High Temperature getting up to 54 in sioux city. Tonights low is 31 as clouds thicken. Tomorrow well make it up to 44 and itll be cooler with some rain entering late. Lets get a check of the 7 day forecast. Afternoon will jumum into the mid 50s in sioux citytythen as we get into tomorrow, well have cloudy skies and a chance of evening showers. As cooler temperatures sweep in, well expect a mix of sleet and snow on significant in the 1 inch to 1. 5 inch range today, well stay dry with partly cloudy conditions and a High Temperature getting up to 54 in sioux city. Tonights low is 31 as clouds thicken. Tomorrow well make it up to 44 and itll be cooler with some rain entering deborah medical students being trained to save lives spent their thursday playing dead in chicago they say they were sending a powerful message about the citys Police Response to Deadly Police shootings. A row of bodies on the steps of city hall. Laying in silence for 16minutes, signifying the number of times Laquan Mcdonald was shot by a Chicago Police officer. These are medical students and residents in schools Like University of chicago and rush. Coming together to say the excessive violence and lack of accountability is not just a Public Safety crisis, but also a Public Health crisis. paris austell, medical student we want rahm emanuel to resign because were tired of the coverup. Were tired of all of the police brutality. Were tired of the systemic racism in chicago and something needs to be done about it, people on their way to work in the loop stopping to take pictures and video, saying was a powerful image. Mos it is amazing. Theyve got a powerful force together, soso hopefully they make the point they want to peacefully. Meanwhile, new information is expected today in citys plan to hire a new Chicago Police superintendent, after gary mccarthys resignation. Process that would likely solicit public input. Deborah three Major Airlines say check your hoverboard before you board the airplane. Thursday, delta, united and American Airlines announced that they would not allow hoverboards on flights. The self balancing scooter has become a popular gift this Holiday Season. But the airlines say there are safety concerns related to the devices lithium ion batteries. Federararules limit the types of batteries allowed on planes because of the risk of combustion. The change is Effective Immediately on united flights and begins friday on delta. American said it would start implementing the policy on saturday. Deborah the trial of Baltimore Police officer William Porter is expected to wrap up by the end of next week. As w wget closer to the verdict. City officials are preparing for the worst. By setting up barricades. In case there are riots after the verdict comes down. Valcourt has the latest. protester no justice. protesters no peace. Protesters vow theyre just Getting Started even as officer William Porters trial winds down. protester we are out here tryininto make a change. Though no one knows which way a verdict will go city officials arent taking chances. Temporary barriers used to block of streets and protected areas are already in place in front of police headquarters, some near city hall, and atthe courthouse city officials urging peace ahead of the verdict and warn violence and destruction will not be tolerated. Brandon ScottBaltimore City councilman we have protests every week almost every day in this city, and we dont have any issues and thats what we expect after this verdict. erica alston Penn North Community activist a verdict that is not guilty that doesnt give us some jail time is going to make us angry. Penn north Community Activist erica alston expects demonstrations no matter how the verdict goes, but shes among those pleading for peace, hoping the city wi not see another epode like the april unrest. erica alston Penn North Community activist although we know that that gave us a platform and a voice, we now understand, and i use we as a part of this community we now understand that theres a price to pay for the violence and the burning down buildings. Now our have a drugstore. Pastor Jamal Bryant people keep saying for the protesters to be peaceful. Were asking for the Police Officers to be nonviolent and to be peaceful. Pastor jamal bryant says he and many others are waiting for justice for freddie gray. Pastor Jamal Bryant we didnt see it in sanford, in ferguson, or in cleveland, but were praying that were going to find it in baltimore. Deborah when we come back. Ill tell you how walmart plans to speed up checkout times. With the help of a new feature on their mobile app. Deborah plus. Ill reveal the truth behind the sell by dates on food packages. Do they really tell you when its time to throw out thatatroduct . Find out. Walmart pay. With the new mobile payment capacity. Shoppers checking out will be able to log in to their accounts on the app. Scan a qr code at the cash register. And pay on their phone without using cash or a credit card. After the holidays. Be outfitted t t work with walmart pay. The retailer plans to have the new Payment Option in all of its 5 thousand us stores by the middle of 2016. Deborah americans toss an estimated 161 billlion dollars worth of food out every year. Much of it because we follow those expiration dates. But do they really tell you when your food has gone bad . Abcs Mara Schiavocampo has more. Nats of couple talking about milk see this jug of milk . Mica sebti wants to toss it. Nats but hr boyfriend, Matt Peterson says not so fast. Nats so goes a common argument for this couple about food expition dates. Nats of couple matt often ignores the dates on food. Relying instead on a sniff test, or a taste test. But mica believes that not sticking to the package date could make her sick. Matt therell usuallllbe a bit of a debate and ill be guarding the garbage pail while she tries to get past me hehe turns out, theyre not alone. music nats fullscreen gfx in one study of attitudes toward expiration dates, 47 compared to just 41 percent of men. Karen ruskin, psychotherapist generally speaking women theyre common labels on everything from milk, to eggs, to canned goods . Words like best by. Use by. Enjoy by and sell by. But what do they actually mean . show triple question mark gfxs dr. Michael hansen they dont mean anything. Thats right, Consumer Reports dr. Michael hansen says these are not expiration dates. Dr. Michael hansen what most people think is that the food is bad after that date fullscreen gfx thanks in part to this confusion, an estimated 160 billion food goes to waste remember the dates are often set by the manufacturer to indicate when food is at its best. Defining when its really good. Not when its gone bad. For good morning america, Mara Schiavocampo, abc news, new york. Jessica rae Scott Deborah and scott are chatting about food labels. Deborah and scott are chatting about food labels. Deborah and scott are chatting about food labels. Deborah and scott are chatting about deboraraand scott are e atting about fofo labels. Deborah and scott are chatting about food labels. Deborah and scott are chatting about food labels. Scott good morning siouxland. We have deborah and scott are chatting about food labels. Deborah and scott are chatting about food labels. Deborah and scott are chatting about foododabels. Scott good morning siouxland. We have deborah and scott are chatting about food labels. Deborah and scott are chatting about food labels. Deborah and scott are chatting about scott good morning siouxland. We have some decent temperatures this morning with 30s across most of the region. This is significantly cooler than yesterday. The wind is pretty light from the east and southeast. Lets have a look at the planner where were headed back into the 50s. Good morning siouxland. We have some decent teteeratures this rning with 30s across most of the region. This is significantly cooler than yesterday. The wind is pretty light from the east d southeast. Lets have a look at the planner where were headed back into the 50s. Scott heres a quick across most of the gion. This is significantly cooler than yesterday. The wind is pretty light from the east and planner where were headed back into the 50s. Good morning siouxland. We have some decent temperatures this morning with 30s across most of the region. This is significantly cooler ot traffic cams here at. Many folks still waking up and starting their workday. Please drive safely everyone. Scott now youll want to watch your speed in these areas today . Police will be running radars, here. 36th street and on s lakeport street. So again. Mind that speed. Deborah thanks scott. Facebook is adding a new feature that allows people to use the social media site when theres no internet access. Abcs reena ninin nine an and Richard Bacon have more hey there, in todays techbytes, bad connection, no problem. Facebook is launching new technology that would allow and postcomments evenith a poor internet connection. Meant to hel in places like subways. Brandnew way to make puhases at walmart. The retailer just laumpked walmarpay. Use the app on anyyndroid device. And abc news wants to take you o a a Virtual Reality tour of north korea. Iphone and Android Users to download an app will be ae to woodruff. Love it. I think its going change the world. 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While thats roasting, we combine some with a bit more brown sugar, a bit of cornstarch and some canned apricots thth weve chopped along with some of the syrup. Now we spoon the chicken and back into the oven it goes. Just making this and im getting a catering days. Once its done, spoon the pan drippings over it and fancy it up with more of the chopped apricots. Between the roasted chicken, which is sup juicy and the cranberry apricot glaze, this is onlip smacking dish that can be kitchen casual or dining hope youll go recipe for what we call, dining room chicken, so you can savor all the goodness thats perfect for christmas, or any time of yearim howard in the mr. Ill bring you the very latest on the San Bernardino terror investigation. Including the details on a search in a nearby lake. Stay tuned for the full story. Scott scott welcome back. Lets have a glance company skycam hd. We have some decent temperatures this morning with 30s significantly cooler than yesterday. The wind is pretty light from the east and southeast. T. Igh temperatures shot up into the 50s and 60s throughout the region yesterday. Heres a look at our stormcast hd where weve got some more mild weather on the way for our friday. Tempmpatures this afternoon will jump we get into have cloudy skies and a chance of evening showers. As cooler temperatures sweep in, well expect a mix of sleet and snow on could be pretty inch to 1. 5 inch stay dry with partly and a High Temperature getting up to 54 in sioux city. Tonights low is 31 as clouds thicken. Make it up to 44 and some rain entering late. Lets get a check of the 7 day forecast. Company skycam hd. Temperatures