proposed changes to nclb

Proposed Changesto

No Child Left Behind

Introduction

Transition of Power Pro’s and Con’s

No Child Left Behind

No Child Left Behind

No Child Left Behind

Accountability Flexibility at state and local levels More options for disabled students Reading Improvement Stronger Teachers Confirming School Improvement English Proficiency

Educational Impact

Educational Impact

Pro’s of the Act since it passed in 2001 are as follows:

Students challenged Teacher improvement Disabled students

Educational Impact

Con’s of the Act since it passed in 2001 are as follows:

Emphasis on test taking Test results were lacking Dropout rate

Proposed Changes

Proposed Changes

Decreased dropout rate Funding bonuses Standardized Testing Harsher Critique

Conclusion

Good ideas behind original act Trial and Error New administration should show approval

Sources

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