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Effects of NCLB

Some schools scrambling to increase their scores in math and reading due to NCLB are pulling time and resources from other subjects. Experts are seeing an increasing trend to devote more class time and instruction to reading and math, as well as other Read More...

Are longer school days the answer?

Schools across the nation are experimenting with longer school days . On average, U.S. students are spending 6.5 hours of their day inside a school building. Some educators are thinking that if they have the students longer, they can accomplish more. Read More...

Bush Backs Renewal of No Child Left Behind

President Bush plans to seek renewal of the No Child Left Behind law for another five years. An article on CNN.com reminds us that education will be a big focus when lawmakers meet on Monday. Bush expects to have support from both Democrats and Republicans. Read More...