Category Archives: No Child Left Behind Act

When Politics and Disability Laws Collide

Posted on 20 July 2010 by Jim Gerl

Image via WikipediaHere’s a question: Do you think that disability laws and political activism are compatible?Apparently a new Disability Power and Pride Political Action Committee has been formed. Here is an article on the topic from Disability Scoop… Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Declines to Review NCLB Decision

Posted on 9 June 2010 by Jim Gerl

Image via WikipediaThe United States Supreme Court has declined to review the challenge to No Child Left Behind brought by several school districts and teachers unions. Technically, the court denied certiorari in the case of School District of Pontiac… Continue reading →

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

Posted on 18 March 2010 by Jim Gerl

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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Poll Nearly Deadlocked: What Would You Change About IDEA?

Posted on 10 March 2010 by Jim Gerl

Image via WikipediaOur ongoing poll is turning out to be a tight race. The question is what should be changed about IDEA. Currently there is only a five vote difference between the top five choices. The poll is on the lefthand side of the blog. Be s… Continue reading →

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Title I funds to be Tied to Higher Standards

Posted on 24 February 2010 by Jim Gerl

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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Alexa Posny Interview – Part VIII

Posted on 14 January 2010 by Jim Gerl

My recent interview with Dr. Alexa Posny, the new Assistant Secretary of Education for OSERS (the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services) covered a lot of ground. This is the eighth in a series of occasional posts concerning the interv… Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Senator Edward M. Kennedy

Posted on 28 August 2009 by Jim Gerl

The recent death of Senator Edward M Kennedy has saddened us. He was a terrific fighter on behalf of children and adults with disabilities. His co-sponsorship of the Americans with Disabilities Act helped prohibit discrimination against people with di… Continue reading →

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