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No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001 is a comprehensive federal initiative designed to improve the educational ...
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Test Problems: Seven Reasons Why Standardized Tests Are Not Working
Excerpt from: Teachers, Schools, and Society: A Brief Introduction to Education p. 370-376 In a New York City middle ...
Source: McGraw Hill
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Choosing a School and No Child Left Behind
Parent Tip: Know Your Options Under the No Child Left Behind Act for Children in Public Schools That Are "In Need ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Facts and Terms Every Parent Should Know About NCLB
The Facts About No Child Left Behind President Bush made a commitment to ensure that all children receive a high ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Q & A: Research-Based Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About High-Stakes Testing
Research Q & A: Standardized tests and their impact on schooling 1. What is the role of high-stakes testing in ...
Source: Center for Public Education
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The Debate Over National Testing
Most teachers are comfortable with developing and using tests for classroom purposes, whether to see how much ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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The Limits of Standardized Tests for Diagnosing and Assisting Student Learning
Standardized tests have historically been used as measures of how students compare with each other (norm-referenced) or ...
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The Dangerous Consequences of High-Stakes Standardized Testing
Tests are called "high-stakes" when they used to make major decisions about a student, such as high school ...
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Will More Testing Improve Schools?
Across the nation, states and districts have greatly expanded the use of standardized tests to hold schools and ...
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