Category Archives: Elementary and Secondary Education Act

How Does Obama’s Blueprint for NCLB Affect Kids with Disabilities?

Image via WikipediaThe Obama Administration has released its blueprint for reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, better known as No Child left Behind. It is important to remember that this is just the start. Congress gets to … Continue reading

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Title I funds to be Tied to Higher Standards

Image via WikipediaPresident Obama told the National Governor’s Association this week that it is not acceptable that American eighth graders rank 9th in the world in math and 11th in science. He told them that states are going to have to up their game… Continue reading

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