CollegeNews.org http://www.collegenews.org/x4814.xml "Disastrous" No Child Left Behind Act Should be Repealed. What's wrong with testing, testing, testing? Plenty. First, annual high-stakes testing impedes learning. It produces rote memorization and a "drill and grill" curriculum. Between pre-testing and the actual testing, students may be involved in 3 to 4 weeks of test-related activities distinct from normal instruction. | |
WrightsLaw.com http://www.wrightslaw.com/nclb/ No Child Left Behind at Wrightslaw includes articles, publications, and other resources about No Child Left Behind Actincluding reading, research based instruction, annual proficiency testing, parental involvement, tutoring and supplemental educational services, highly qualified teachers, transfers from failing schools, and public school choice. | |