NCLB: Act II
NCLB: Act II covered federal developments affecting education. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: federal.
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Six Questions About NCLB's Future
On the 6th anniversary of NCLB's enactment, here are six questions to consider over the next year.
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NCLB Might Be Unfunded Mandate, Appeals Court Rules
President Bush stopped in at a Chicago Elementary school to tout the success of NCLB on the day before its 6th anniversary. Usually that would be the biggest education story of the day.
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As NCLB Stalls, Local Officials Stew
One year ago, as Washington was gearing up to reauthorize NCLB, I talked about the law's prospects with a former Senate aide. People on the local level need guidance on how to address some of the law's complicated rules, said Ellen Guiney, who is now the executive director of the Boston Plan for Excellence in the Public Schools. Without it, questions will be settled in court—something no one wants. (See Bush to Start NCLB Push in Congress.)
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Minnesota Republicans Join Anti-NCLB Chorus
As 2008 begins, the press and the political world are focused on presidential politics. As Sam Dillon of The New York Times reported before Christmas, NCLB has been a punching bag for Democrats on the campaign trail. If you read to the end, though, you'll see that the leading candidates support the law's goals and use of accountability.
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Other NCLB Winners in 2008 Budgets
I've already highlighted Title I's big boost under the fiscal 2008 bill. But two other programs in or related to NCLB also got dramatic increases.
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Bush Sees Bipartisan Commitment to NCLB
President Bush remains optimistic that NCLB can being reauthorized next year. Asked about his relationship with Democrats in Congress, he volunteered that the K-12 law is one place where he might find common ground with the opposing party. Here's an excerpt from the transcript of this morning's press conference:
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Kennedy Listens to NCLB's Liberal Critics
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., is reaching out to some of NCLB's fiercest critics.
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Education Week Roundup, Dec. 19
Education Week's final issue of 2007 is full of stories about teacher quality and licensing. But it's light on NCLB news. Still, it's got several pieces—including a lengthy one on growth models—that show NCLB remains at the forefront of educators' minds.
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NCLB Debate Doesn't Take a Holiday
Congress has set aside its debate over NCLB, but the public hasn't. The law, its virtues, and its flaws have been featured all over newspapers, magazines, and blogs over the past few days.
Education
Title I Targeting Would Increase Under Spending Plan
Title I appears to be the big K-12 winner in the latest plan for fiscal 2008. The program for disadvantaged students would receive a $1.2 billion increase. That's a 9.3 percent increase over the current spending level of $12.8 billion.
Education
"Boston Legal" Produces Diatribe Against NCLB
First "Family Guy," then "Boston Legal" takes a shot at NCLB.
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Education Week Roundup, Dec. 12
The debate over NCLB's future remains dormant. The pages of the current issue of Education Week reflect the lack of action.
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Title I Formula Redux: How Schools in Rich States Benefit
I meant to return to the Title I formula yesterday, but I was distracted by "Family Guy" and George Will.
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NCLB Strikes Out with George Will, "Family Guy"
I'm always interested to see how the public perceives NCLB. Not everyone understands growth models or the Title I formula. But NCLB has worked its way into American consciousness.