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June 30, 2006
Congressman introduces NCLB Improvements ActBoardBuzz tips its hat to Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) who yesterday introduced the No Child Left Behind Improvements Act of 2006, H.R. 5709. The bill, consistent with NSBA's recommendations (pdf) for improvements, includes more than 40 provisions in the areas of assessments, AYP, sanctions, state flexibility, and non-public schools.
In introducing the bill, Rep. Young, a former teacher, said, "I am committed to providing our nation's children with the best possible education. I firmly believe in the original goals of NCLB but I understand that a 'one size fits all' approach to student achievement is not possible." He went on to say, "Each state in this country has geographic, economic, or cultural barriers that impede its schools from reaching a level of success as mandated by NCLB. This bill will establish an improved framework for accountability that fairly and accurately assesses student, school, and school district performance."
Norm Wooten, president-elect of NSBA, also from Alaska, said, "Rep. Don Young is to be commended for his outstanding leadership in introducing legislation that would amend NCLB. His bill addresses many of the major challenges facing students, schools, and local school districts in achieving the goals of this important federal law. In addition to improving the implementation of the law for schools in Alaska, the bill would make significant improvements in the implementation of the law for schools across the nation."
Read Rep. Young's press release here.
Posted June 30, 2006 3:41 PM | No Child Left Behind
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Posted by: Monique Avakian on July 31, 2006 11:48 AM
Does anybody have an up to date list of these states facing fines/sanctions? I would like to see a list of the states.
Thanks.
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