2008-08-26: Headlines
Dissident Voice: Katrina Pain Index: New Orleans Three Years Later 2008-08-26
Number of publicly financed vouchers for children to attend private schools in New Orleans in program's first year. 6982. Number of families still living ...
Mother Jones: Five Good Things Bush Has Done 2008-08-26
On the domestic policy front, many of the president's signature initiatives, including No Child Left Behind and Social Security reform, flopped ...
CounterPunch: Obama and the Working Class 2008-08-26
Will he do something about public education and get rid of the corporate-inspired and ultra authoritarian No Child Left Behind legislation?
The Morning News: Lincoln School Program Aims To Lift Test Scores 2008-08-26
The high school is on alert to improve its literacy scores or face other sanctions under No Child Left Behind. Among the students who took the 11th-grade ...
RedOrbit: Graduation Rate Here Rises Slightly 2008-08-26
Every year, as part of the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind law, the state publishes graduation findings along with math and reading score ...
RedOrbit: Never Too Old to Learn 2008-08-26
Roanoke County's 2-year-old adult education program, which more than doubled in size in its first year, could well see another jump in enrollment when ...
RedOrbit: Examining the Academic Success of Latino Students in Science ... 2008-08-26
Another research study also reported that institutional variables such as type and control (ie, public vs. private) were not significantly correlated ...
RedOrbit: Yearly Progress Numbers Dip ; Higher Standards Have Area Pupil ... 2008-08-26
AYP, which stands for adequate yearly progress, is the measure used by the federal No Child Left Behind Act to measure progress.
WHSV: WV Schools Launch 21st Century Program 2008-08-26
"We must move beyond No Child Left Behind," says West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Steve Paine. "While NCLB has done an excellent job of closing ...
Monroenews.com: Local schools fare well on state report cards 2008-08-26
AYP is part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. In Michigan, it is a measure of year-to year student achievement on the Michigan Education Assessment ...
Winfield Daily Courier: Lowell students, guests look ahead and back 2008-08-26
... information about No Child Left Behind-so educators 50 years from now will know the 2008 trends in education, copies of the Year in Review-2007 ...
Reporter-Times: Making good schools great: State offers new tools for educators 2008-08-26
Under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, states are required to evaluate whether schools are making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) based largely ...
Eastern Wake News: Miller listens to teachers 2008-08-26
Pierce said while the No Child Left Behind legislation enacted with the intent of closing the achievement gaps like those helped with because teachers ...
Detroit Free Press: New formula yields good news on Detroit graduate rate 2008-08-26
The number marks an 8-percentage point drop from the official 2006 figure, but it also puts to rest worse estimates, including one in Education Week ...
Education Week News: Districts Cut Back Busing, Seek Ways to Save Energy 2008-08-26
Yet despite the budget cuts, school districts know they must keep moving forward, as No Child Left Behind Act standards continue inching upward ...
Newton Kansan: Canine columnist: "Call me Silly' 2008-08-26
SNYP Vouchers worth $100 will be distributed to pet owners who are serious about getting their dogs or cats spayed or neutered.
Sauk Centre Herald: Sauk Students above average in most areas 2008-08-26
Despite missing out on reaching adequate yearly progress (AYP) of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), Sauk Centre Public School principals said there ...
MLive.com: Many area schools miss federal mark - Kalamazoo Gazette 2008-08-26
... school districts have at least one school that did not make Adequate Yearly Progress for the 2007-08 school year under No Child Left Behind.
News Sentinel: What happens when we leave schools behind? 2008-08-26
Here is what Republican presidential contender John McCain says about the federal No Child Left Behind act: "The principles underneath (it) ê standard ...
TransWorldNews (press release): PLATO Learning Inc (NASDAQ:TUTR) to Release Q3 2008 Earnings 2008-08-26
Its courseware and Web-based accountability and assessment software are designed to help educators meet the demands of the no child left behind (NCLB) ...
Oxford Press: Just 73 of Ohio's 610 districts were rated "excellent ... 2008-08-26
'No Child Left Behind' has not been reauthorized ... there are a lot of caveats to this law. It has a noble purpose, but as always, the devil is in ...
WNWO: Record report card for Ohio schools 2008-08-26
The federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that scores show steady annual improvement among students in each demographic group, whether broken down ...
MLive.com: Dropout rules force schools to track departing students - The Grand Rapids Press 2008-08-26
All states are moving toward or already have adopted similar methods as required by the federal No Child Left Behind law. Education Department staff ...
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald: EDUCATION: Mid-Columbia WASL scores to be released this morning 2008-08-26
... the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Passing the test or an approved alternative in certain subjects also is a high school graduation requirement.
The Tennessean: Reader Views 2008-08-26
Improving the quality of science education in schools may seem irrelevant to the problem of prescription drug abuse among teens but in the long run ...
KELOLAND TV: SF District Releases No Child Left Behind Numbers 2008-08-26
The district released preliminary results used to measure if it is keeping up with No Child Left Behind requirements. There was slight progress in math ...
MLive.com: More Jackson-area schools fail to meet federal standard ... 2008-08-26
Under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, all students are to be proficient in reading and math by 2014. Public schools must periodically test students ...
The Salinas Californian: SOAPBOX: 'No-child' gains at a high cost 2008-08-26
I am not a supporter of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The way this test is set up does not hold the students or their parents accountable for ...
Clarion News: North Clarion emphasizes technology in 2008-09 2008-08-26
The standard is set by the state and No Child Left Behind. "Our school is special because of the cooperative and collaborative efforts of the school board ...
Chillicothe Gazette: Chillicothe makes strides toward federal benchmark 2008-08-26
Like other schools, meeting No Child Left Behind - which expects all students to achieve state academic standards in at least reading/language arts and math ...
Ravenna Record Courier: Garfield and Aurora get A's from the state Schools rated ... 2008-08-26
Aurora, Garfield, Mogadore, Rootstown, Streetsboro and Waterloo schools all "met" the federal No Child Left Behind adequate yearly progress standard.
MLive.com: Saginaw County graduation rates highlight achievers, troubles - The Saginaw News 2008-08-26
All states are moving toward or already have adopted similar methods as No Child Left Behind law requires. Previous reports averaging graduation rate ...
The Tennessean: Late loan arrivals won't hinder students 2008-08-26
"I know that folks in Financial Aid have given students book vouchers that will allow them to go ahead and get books," said Tom Tozer, director of MTSU New ...
Northwest Arkansas Times: Lincoln teachers detail student literacy progress in annual report 2008-08-26
BY BRETT BENNETT Northwest Arkansas Times LINCOLN - Board of Education members heard presentations on test score results, academic programs, goals for ...
Canada NewsWire (press release): QUICK SEARCH BY ORGANIZATION 2008-08-26
In fact, a recent research study by the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) demonstrates that many adults in Ontario who do not have a family ...
WPTV: No Child Left Behind report now available 2008-08-26
The NCLB SPAR is developed in collaboration with the Florida Department of Education and contains a wide range of school data that can assist parents ...
York Weekly: New school leaders - sort of 2008-08-26
Among the biggest challenges will be to raise middle school scores on assessment tests used to meet the federal guidelines of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Targetwire (press release): Take-up of childcare vouchers at Notting Hill Housing increases ... 2008-08-26
The increase of some 25 per cent in the last two months has highlighted the need for further education about the Government initiated scheme.
DesMoinesRegister.com: Saydel contenders: Achievement is key 2008-08-26
A. Bowman: One is meeting the expectations of No Child Left Behind (the 2001 act of Congress increasing students' performance standards).
Bethany Beach Wave: Worcester schools the last holdout for Labor Day start 2008-08-26
In July, John Andes, Worcester County superintendent, made a recommendation to the Board of Education to direct the School System Calendar Committee ...
2008-08-22: Headlines
Mathaba.Net: Text of Libyan Leader speech in Women`s Activists festivity ... 2008-08-22
This requires research, study, discussion and methodology. We had been colonized communities on which backwardness was imposed. We have uncharted resource ...
Seattle Post Intelligencer: Students to face shorter state assessment tests 2008-08-22
State education officials are considering moving the WASL testing dates for elementary and middle school students by 2010. They haven't settled on whether ...
HollandSentinel.com: Community Advisory Board - No Child Left Behind hurts rather th ... 2008-08-22
These are just a few of the problems in the flawed No Child Left Behind law. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings has said, "There's not much needed ...
Pottstown Mercury: Candidates speak at Ricketts forum 2008-08-22
All three candidates spoke out against private school vouchers, saying the program drains money from public schools. One woman in the audience asked ...
Pocono Record: S-burg plans presentation to address low test scores 2008-08-22
... Area School District is preparing plans on how to raise test scores after missing target scores mandated by No Child Left Behind legislation.
Chicago Daily Herald: District 94 seeks input for superintendent search 2008-08-22
Rieck said other challenges facing his successor include improving scores relating to the federal No Child Left Behind mandate, lagging state funding ...
East Dubuque Register: District math scores 'exceptional' 2008-08-22
School Superintendent Katherine Kelly raved about the district's overall math score of 84.3 in Adequate Yearly Progress, part of No Child Left Behind.
Worthington Daily Globe: Editorial: A question of ample resources 2008-08-22
... will not be used to measure Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) — a benchmark much maligned on this page — as required by No Child Left Behind legislation.
KOLD-TV: School voucher funding found 2008-08-22
State accountants moved $5 million from a public education fund, to an account for private school vouchers for disabled and foster children.
Forest City Summit: Forest City to remain on No Child Left Behind watch list 2008-08-22
The school was also on the watch list a year ago because its special-education middle school subgroup did not meet its target in reading.
Culpeper Star Exponent: Six county schools miss AYP standards 2008-08-22
... along with Culpeper Middle and Floyd T. Binns Middle, did not meet the standard benchmarks mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
FayObserver.com: Five schools to receive less aid 2008-08-22
Title I refers to a section of law amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The Title I money goes to schools with the highest percentages ...
The Virginian-Pilot: Obama goes on attack before cheering crowd in Chesapeake 2008-08-22
At the end, he fielded a half-dozen questions from the audience on a variety of topics, from the opium trade in Afghanistan to No Child Left Behind.
The South Florida Times: Questionable amendments await voters 2008-08-22
Regarding amendments 7 and 9, a statement on the Broward school district's website says vouchers would signal the beginning of the end of public educati ...
Richmond County Daily Journal: Richmond schools earn some high marks 2008-08-22
Adequately Yearly Progress targets met — Percentage of student subgroups under the No Child Left Behind Act who met proficiency requirements on 2006-07 ...
Newnan Times-Herald: Obama campaign to open local headquarters Saturday 2008-08-22
Bailey said he believes an Obama administration would "revamp that whole law," referring to the No Child Left Behind Act. "The intention was good.
Kitsap Sun: Four Kitsap Schools Under Federal Sanction 2008-08-22
OSPI will release statewide results for "adequate yearly progress" under No Child Left Behind on Aug. 29. Scores from the 2008 Washington Assessment ...
Bristol Press: High test scores shield Bristol schools from state control 2008-08-22
One of the No Child Left Behind requirements is that parents have the option of moving their children out of failing schools into other schools in ...
Clovis News Journal: Congressional candidate believes in holistic approach 2008-08-22
Education: One of the first bills she said she plans to repeal is the No Child Left Behind Act. She said the act has caused students to learn standardized ...
Ontario Argus Observer: Measuring success 2008-08-22
Neither Fruitland or Payette school districts achieved state-mandated Adequate Yearly Progress goals under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. ...
Adobe Press: STAR test shows mixed performance for schools 2008-08-22
... in order to meet state growth targets and federal No Child Left Behind requirements, according to the California Department of Education.
ABC2 News: New Chief Seeks to Fix DC Schools 2008-08-22
Recent test scores show the number of schools making adequate progress in math and reading under the federal No Child Left Behind law increased from 31 ...
Lahaina News: Ball tackles challenges as Complex Area Superintendent 2008-08-22
Ball, a 28-year administrative education veteran ê most recently as the principal at King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina for the past seven ...
2008-08-21: Headlines
Contra Costa Times: Study: Teacher approach to NCLB varies wildly, leads to low morale 2008-08-21
The seven studies, published as part of an ongoing series called "Research in Sociology of Education" focus on various aspects of student accountability ...
Washington Post: Majority of Elementary, Middle Schools in Charles Also Show Progress 2008-08-21
This is the first time St. Mary's schools have met the yearly progress targets established by the federal No Child Left Behind Act for various groups ...
Business Gazette: Fourteen schools exit state watch list 2008-08-21
Last month, the Maryland State Department of Education reported that Prince George's schools made gains in all subject areas in all grade levels.
Business Gazette: Two Laurel schools see tailored teaching as key to better testing 2008-08-21
The MSA is the reading and math exam Maryland uses to track student performance as required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Under NCLB ...
Business Gazette: Bowie schools continue to make gains 2008-08-21
The goal of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, which spawned the MSAs, is to have all students score 100 percent proficient in all subjects ...
Business Gazette: Middle schools pin hopes for progress on top-notch teachers 2008-08-21
The No Child Left Behind Act requires states to identify schools that have not achieved AYP for two consecutive years and place them in school improvement ...
Business Gazette: New boundaries bring change to Laurel elementary schools 2008-08-21
The MSA is a reading and math exam Maryland uses to track student performance as required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Schools and student ...
Business Gazette: Most county schools show progress on state tests 2008-08-21
The federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that a certain percentage of students each year meet standards set by the state until 2014, when all student ...
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Rochester's School 8 removed from 'persistently dangerous' list 2008-08-21
School 8 has been removed from a list of New York schools that are considered "persistently dangerous" by federal No Child Left Behind standards based ...
Schenectady Gazette: State says Schenectady High School school unsafe 2008-08-21
Schools are responsible for reporting violent incidents to the state as part of a requirement of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The schools on ...
Maryville Daily Times: Greenback's new sense of pride at Greenback; summer improvement ... 2008-08-21
The school's graduation goal is also only 0.8 percent below the federal standard set by the No Child Left Behind Law, which will become the national ...
Southeast Missourian: Cape School Board to discuss year's goals for each school 2008-08-21
Across the board, the plans call for students to make adequate yearly progress under No Child Left Behind. Some schools have set specific targets ...
Deseret News: Plan to revamp school testing too creative, Bishop says 2008-08-21
He spoke to the legislative education committee after hearing a report on the panel's proposal during an interim meeting Wednesday.
The Ledger: Kelli Stargel 2008-08-21
If Ms. Stargel wants to make a difference in education, she needs to get more money into the system. Vouchers only move what money there is to private ...
Rocktown Weekly: Schools' Future On The Line 2008-08-21
But the city school division will bypass the school choice option and instead implement supplemental education services should any of the elementary school ...
Chicago Daily Herald: U-46, other districts struggle to serve changing population 2008-08-21
The last of the three parts is determined by how students perform on annual achievement tests - one of the pillars of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Farmington Independent: Results mixed on MCA science test 2008-08-21
"Rigorous science education is central to our ability to prepare our students for future success in college and career," said state education commissioner ...
Republican Eagle: Science tests reveal some teaching gaps 2008-08-21
One-third of Red Wing's fifth-graders proved proficient at science, according to Department of Education data released Tuesday. Statewide, 39 percent ...
Tasmanian Government Media Releases (press release): Table Cape Primary wins national science prize 2008-08-21
"They won $500 in cash, $500 in book vouchers and $500 for their school in the primary school category. "I'd like to congratulate Table Cape Primary ...
Ventura County Reporter: No Child Left Behind leaves Oxnard school in a bind 2008-08-21
By David Courtland 08/21/2008 Oxnard Elementary School District is raising questions about a state Board of Education order, the only one of California's 97 ...
Times Record News: Riders wanted 2008-08-21
This is the first time the University of Connecticut's Human Performance Lab has used the HHH as a field research study, he said. Other events that the lab ...
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Entrepreneurial lessons for children proves to be a hit 2008-08-21
The mandate of No Child Left Behind and its inclusion of an Excellence in Economic Education Act has encouraged schools and educators nationwide ...
Tampa Tribune: Attack On The Middle Class Continues 2008-08-21
This Constitutional Amendment is Jeb Bush's dream child for vouchers and the ultimate end of public education for all the middle class.
Evening Observer: Pine Valley Central School receives 2008-08-21
In accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act, O'Brien reported that the district has met the standards of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in all areas.
Clovis News Journal: Udall talks energy in Portales 2008-08-21
Udall said that he felt President Bush had compromised on the No Child Left Behind Act and over several years funding had fallen behind by $80 billion.
MiamiHerald.com: 'Stealth' campaign ads are getting nasty 2008-08-21
Sobel said she is a longtime opponent of vouchers and didn't realize the provision had been tucked into the bill. Sobel and Ryan later asked that ''no''
The Keene Sentinel: SENTINEL EDITORIAL: Another local community struggles to pay ... 2008-08-21
This time it's Hinsdale, the latest community to struggle with the state and federal bad faith that's associated with special education.
The Virginian-Pilot: Americans split over testing laws, national poll says 2008-08-21
About a third of respondents said they have very or somewhat unfavorable views of the No Child Left Behind Act, which holds schools accountable through test ...
Mcalester News Capital: Grounded but not dead as a Lame Duck 2008-08-21
And the Education Department has been plunging ahead with a plan to force colleges and universities to submit to standardized assessments that could do ...
New Brunswick Home News Tribune: Affluent school districts more likely to have highly qualified ... 2008-08-21
The No Child Left Behind law set a goal for states to have 100 percent of their teachers deemed "highly qualified" by 2006, but most states haven't met th ...
Easy Reader: No Child Left Behind, or left standing? 2008-08-21
Otherwise, No Child Left Behind is going to go to no child left standing." Board of Education trustee Carl Clark said that No Child Left Behind is simply ...
Warrenton Journal: State spots glitch in tests 2008-08-21
Since the passage of the 2002 No Child Left Behind Act, student performance on the ISAT has been vital to school districts, with their success being weighed ...
Salt Lake Tribune: The real master: Utah kids are top priority, not NCLB 2008-08-21
If the standard for "making the grade" is the federal No Child Left Behind law, nobody knows. That's because the State Office of Education won't publicize ...
2008-08-20: Headlines
Washington Post: Capturing The Bush Legacy Online 2008-08-20
Programs such as President Bush's No Child Left Behind initiative are unlikely to maintain a high profile under the next president, Anderson said.
Washington Post: An I for Incomplete 2008-08-20
Mr. McCain favors expanding school choice through private school vouchers and online education; Sen. Obama opposes vouchers and has called for $18 billi ...
Danbury News Times: School agenda outlined 2008-08-20
He praised the department's work this year to turn around 12 school districts deemed failing by the federal No Child Left Behind law, but said po ...
Jackson Clarion Ledger: Former JPS chief may earn $200000 2008-08-20
He will also "research, study, develop, prepare and publish a comprehensive analysis of best practices proposed for the (district) to implement ...
Rocky Mountain News: SPEAKOUT: Competition key to education excellence 2008-08-20
Teachers unions not only oppose school vouchers, they oppose home schooling. In California this summer, the state teachers union filed a friend-of-the-court ...
Old Colony Memorial and Plymouth Bulletin: Stuff for parents and kids 2008-08-20
Its goal is to keep pregnant and breast-feeding women and kids under 5 healthy by providing nutrition consultations and vouchers to buy healthy food.
Moody County Enterprise: Area teachers, students return for new school year 2008-08-20
The NCA process assists Flandreau in implementing improvement strategies in math and language arts, the focus of No Child Left Behind.
Bemidji Pioneer: Pioneer Editorial: Science tests: We need a new Sputnik 2008-08-20
At one time, Minnesota's education system was hailed as among the best in the nation. A strong education system — and the funding resources to support ...
Idaho Mountain Express and Guide: Surviving in Blaine County 2008-08-20
It is the only shelter in the region and has eight on-staff counselors as well as vouchers for people seeing professional help elsewhere in the community.
Worthington Daily Globe: Test results vary 2008-08-20
This year, the results will not be used to measure Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as required by No Child Left Behind legislation.
Florida Baptist Witness: Cocoa Beach pastor campaigns for State House 2008-08-20
... children and nine grandchildren, Babington said he is also an advocate of parental involvement in school choice and supports vouchers for education.
Providence Journal: Providence still ranked as low-performing district 2008-08-20
The rankings are required by the federal No Child Left Behind law. In Providence, 16 schools hit all of their targets, down from 17 last year.
Providence Journal: Suburban, urban school gap remains 2008-08-20
In accordance with the federal education law known as No Child Left Behind, Rhode Island makes it tougher for a school to be classified as making adequate ...
Sandy Post: Eight out of ten district schools meet federal standards 2008-08-20
AYP, part of the No Child Left Behind program, aims to gauge academic achievement in mathematics and English/language arts, while also setting requirement ...
WBKO: Area Teacher Receives Prestigious Award 2008-08-20
I'm just so surprised," says Laura Sanders who is Kentucky's 2008 No Child Left Behind American Star of Teaching award winner.
2008-08-19: Headlines
Pioneer Press: 4 of 10 Minnesota students pass new science exam 2008-08-19
The federal No Child Left Behind law requires states to test students in science. But low scores have no consequences for schools. Low scores on reading ...
RedOrbit: Voters Shouldn't Fall for Dishonest Voucher Scam 2008-08-19
By Curtis LeMay / Special to The Herald I read Jim Watkins' recent letter on school vouchers with interest, and I agree with his assessment.
Chicago Daily Herald: Will you die broke? Maybe not 2008-08-19
If you are single, rent, have no children and never borrowed for education, the conventional replacement goals are relevant. But if you ever married ...
Chicago Daily Herald: U-46 parents want aides back at Channing 2008-08-19
... making "adequate yearly progress" at Channing in reading is 66.3 percent; in math, 76.6 percent; both well above the No Child Left Behind benchmark ...
In-Forum: Test: Minn. students lacking science smarts 2008-08-19
Although the state launched the test as required under the federal No Child Left Behind law, schools don't face penalties as they do if they underperform ...
West Central Tribune: Inaugural Minn. science exams expose struggles 2008-08-19
The science results aren't used in rating schools under the federal No Child Left Behind law, which for now focuses on math and reading scores.
South Coast Today: YOUR VIEW: Socioeconomics create 'dropout factories' 2008-08-19
I am charging the No Child Left Behind legislation of 2002 with a lack of seriousness toward the dropout problem in particular and the educational cri ...
Paso Robles Press: Seven enter race for seat on school board 2008-08-19
"The kids in our schools need a well-rounded education," he said. Perry, who serves as the supervisor and safety officer for Paso Robles Waste Disposal ...
Altoona Mirror: Altoona steps up its gifted program 2008-08-19
He said No Child Left Behind leans a district's concentration toward meeting Adequate Yearly Progress requirements. He said research shows gifted student ...
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin: 10 vying for 3 seats on Rialto school board 2008-08-19
... improved in evaluating its staff and curriculum, and he wants to add progress-based standards to achievement targets imposed by No Child Left Behind.
Bucs Dugout: A Couple Thoughts 2008-08-19
That total included Alvarez's $6 million -- divided in payments of $3 million this year and next -- but not extras such as vouchers for college education.
Florida Times-Union: Private-school vouchers clash simmers 2008-08-19
It's going to be a big issue this fall," said Mark Pudlow, a spokesman for the Florida Education Association. Critics often refer to private school funding ...
Rocky Mountain News: Three picked from western states to meet Obama 2008-08-19
I'm also excited that he wants to reform education. He finds fault with No Child Left Behind and wants to make changes." Sackman said she wanted to tell ...
Columbus Dispatch: Columbus schools maintain best-ever academic rating 2008-08-19
The No Child Left Behind Act requires all students and all subgroups to make "adequate yearly progress," but the district missed the mark for its Latino ...
WTVY: Dothan City Schools Trying to Solve AYP Problems 2008-08-19
Dothan and Northview High School have missed Federal "No Child Left Behind" goals for adequate yearly progress for the fourth straight year.
Newnan Times-Herald: Private-school scholarships slow to gain support 2008-08-19
Eric Johnson, R-Savannah, has announced plans to introduce legislation allowing vouchers for all students wanting to go to private schools with taxpayer ...
Republican Eagle: Strategies outlined to help boost test scores 2008-08-19
Though overall proficiency in math and reading did meet benchmarks toward federal No Child Left Behind status, many groups within the district did not.
News Virginian: Educators ready to do it again 2008-08-19
While the increased assessment of students required by the federal No Child Left Behind law is time-consuming, Wise said the law's intention is noble.
Oskaloosa Herald: Education front and center 2008-08-19
Oskaloosa Community School District Superintendent Dr. Carolyn McGaughey By MICHAEL SCHAFFER No Child Left Behind, enrollment numbers and fresh faces ...
2008-08-18: Headlines
Washington Post: DC School Choice Program Offers Few Options 2008-08-18
The notice goes out every August, required under the federal No Child Left Behind law. But in a system filled with failing schools, parental choice can be ...
El Paso Times: Letters published in the Times 2008-08-18
Mandated tests in programs like "No Child Left Behind" are too often misused because politicians want to do what they think is right.
WILM News Radio: Non Profit Group Continues to Advocate for School Choice 2008-08-18
The Alliance for School Choice, based in Washington DC urges lawmakers to put education in the hands of parents. Alliance spokesman, Andrew Campanella say ...
Topeka Capital Journal: School finance debate heats up 2008-08-18
The federal No Child Left Behind law requires all students to be proficient in reading and math by 2014, and the targets for sufficient progress keep rising ...
The Ledger: Legislative Candidates Aim Conservative Messages at North Polk 2008-08-18
Disagreements emerge in the education arena, particularly on Amendment 5 and school vouchers. Amendment 5, if returned to the November ballot and approved ...
Indian Country Today: Weighing the candidates' Native education platforms 2008-08-18
In more broad terms, Keegan also emphasized McCain's continuing commitment to the goals of the No Child Left Behind Act. She stated that his focus is ...
Columbia Missourian: Chase talks about achievements, criticism, future 2008-08-18
"I think certainly looking at increased expectations as they are demonstrated through the No Child Left Behind Act as well as expectations from the state ...
2008-08-17: Headlines
Inside Bay Area: HEALTH SCENE 2008-08-17
Arizona Daily Star: Veteran legislator, challenger offer two distinct approaches 2008-08-17
Hershberger: Lower class sizes K-3 and replace the AIMS test with another test (as required by No Child Left Behind) that is not a high-stakes test ...
24-7PressRelease.com (press release): Cambridge Who's Who Names Sherman L. Fowler Professional of ... 2008-08-17
In addition, he also implements the No Child Left Behind Act and acts as a liaison between communities in coordinating programs at the annual community fair ...
Bellingham Herald: List of Whatcom schools not meeting standards to be released 2008-08-17
Also this year, the minimum number of students needed for the special education and limited English-speaking subgroups to be factored into AYP dropped ...
Hartford Courant: 'No Child' In A Class By Itself 2008-08-17
is not about the "No Child Left Behind" legislation, which requires comprehensive testing in public schools. The play — which was an off-Broadway hit last ...
Augusta Chronicle: Transfers off table for many pupils 2008-08-17
Though school choice has been part of No Child Left Behind's sanctions for low-performing schools since 2002, most pupils haven't exercised the option.
Yakima Herald-Republic: Column -- Labels close doors 2008-08-17
There are more, like the federal No Child Left Behind law that has devastated recruitment of new special ed teachers. Or the roller-coaster financial ...
Daytona Beach News-Journal: FAQ on shifting state ballot 2008-08-17
The amendments about school vouchers are on the ballot. The part about cutting the property taxes used for education and then paying for it with a sales-tax ...
Fort Worth Star Telegram: Fort Worth schools: Board should remember it was elected by adult ... 2008-08-17
By WILLIAM H. KOEHLER I have followed with interest the Fort Worth Board of Education's discussions regarding next year's budget, specifically ...
Online Athens: GSBA to address legislative issues 2008-08-17
Topics likely will include state funding, school vouchers, ballot initiatives (including tax allocation districts) and taxation issues (like freezing ...
Florida Times-Union: Tax-favored scholarship donations start small 2008-08-17
Eric Johnson, R-Savannah, has announced plans to introduce legislation allowing taxpayer-funded vouchers for all students wanting to go to private schools.
Hickory Daily Record: What's going on in Washington? 2008-08-17
McHenry said he's in favor of providing vouchers or tax refunds for parents who educate their children at home to pay for expenses related to educati ...
News Virginian: No Child law still thorny for schools 2008-08-17
By Bob Stuart Final reauthorization of the controversial No Child Left Behind law is not expected until after a new president takes office next year ...
The Ledger: Polk Schools to Open In Time of Uncertainty 2008-08-17
Marianne Capoziello, Polk Education Association president, said teachers are excited about seeing their students but are worried about contract issues ...
