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A roundup of recent NCLB-related stories from Education Week. |
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Little information exists on whether the $3 billion spent annually has improved the effectiveness of U.S. educators, a report says. (Education Week)
The $6 billion spent on the program has helped students with basic decoding but not with understanding, a major study finds. (Education Week)
A prestigious education group aims to steer the Obama administration and new Congress toward evidence-based policy changes.
(Education Week)
Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings puts the Bush administration's final stamp on the No Child Left Behind Act with regulations on graduation rates, tutoring, and testing. (Education Week)
While President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team works behind closed doors, education groups are openly trying to influence the next administration’s K-12 policies. (Education Week)
President-elect Obama can look forward to working with a beefed-up Democratic majority in Congress when he seeks to enact his education agenda after taking office in January. (Education Week)
Commentary
"The only certainty there should be regarding standardized-test scores is the certainty they’re not indisputable," says Todd Farley.
(Education Week)
Commentary
By addressing the concerns of both those who want high standards, and those who rightly see serious deficiencies in the tests used by most states, stakeholders could create a test system that benefits students, teachers, and the nation, says Charles Barone. (Education Week)
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NCLB: Act II Education Week's David J. Hoff follows the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act as Congress, the White House, and lobbyists craft its future form. |
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Recently: • What Diane Would Do: Ravitch's Stance on NCLB Differs From Pundit's Vision • Groups Push Back Against Formidable Foe on NCLB Rules |
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Recently: • NCLB Isn't Likely to Be Senate's Top Priority • Obama's Transition Team Leader and NCLB |
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