Education Week: No Child Left Behind

Tribal Leaders Say Resources Wanting

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Native American tribal leaders are telling federal education officials that the government needs to provide resources for early-childhood education, after-school programs, and other services in schools that serve American Indian children.

High School Exit Exams

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

The stakes attached to high school exit exams have risen since 2002, with 16 more states withholding diplomas from students who can't pass them than did so that year.

W.Va. BOE Takes Over Grant County Schools

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

NCES Finds States Lowered 'Proficiency' Bar

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Proficiency standards became less rigorous from 2005 to 2007 in a number of states, says a study by the National Center for Education Statistics.

Low-Performing Ill. Students Not Tested

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

NCLB Suit Dismissal Stands as Appeals Court Deadlocks

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals spent 10 months deliberating on the suit filed by NEA and nine school districts.

Budget Woes Putting Squeeze on State Testing, GAO Reports

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

A new report by the investigative arm of Congress says many states have been forced to cut spending on tests mandated under NCLB.

ESEA Action High Priority, Duncan Says

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0400

The U.S. Secretary of Education used a meeting of high-level education stakeholders to underline his likely priorities for reauthorization of the law.

Policymakers Find Little Value in Studies

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0400

Even though the federal No Child Left Behind Act requires the use of scientific evidence in making a wide range of school-related decisions, a study suggests that policymakers don’t put much stock in that research.

Live, and Online: Duncan Town Hall

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0400

The education secretary's latest live event offered a televised and online audience a chance to pose questions on policy.

A Second Set of Proposals for Better Accountability

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0400

No Child Left Behind Act

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0400

A new report from the Washington-based Center on Education Policy tracks how four states taking part in a federal pilot program are using their added flexibility under the No Child Left Behind Act.

Kennedy Put Imprint on K-12, Social Issues With Fierce Advocacy

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0400

The Massachusetts Democrat, who died Tuesday, put an indelible stamp on education policy, from Head Start to NCLB, earning respect across the political aisle.

Obama School Ideas Getting Good Grades

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0400

The annual check of American’s attitudes toward public schools also finds backing for common academic standards and tests.

Kennedy Gone; Power Shuffles Likely on K-12

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0400

Both chambers of Congress must move to fill a leadership vacuum on education issues—and that could bring a cascade of changes.