“America has a decision to make. We can continue to pursue education strategies that focus on schools alone and on narrow, test-based accountability—and be content with the modest improvements long associated with this approach. Or we can ratchet up our ambitions and adopt a new and expanded strategy with the capacity to improve student ...

I'm not sure how long Hillary is going to hang in there, but I do think that she is one determined woman.  If you would like to check out what the three candidates are saying about NCLB, teacher pay, and higher education affordability, click here.  After reading their views, you might be as confused as I am. ...

States are putting in their two cents about changes they think need to be made to the NCLB law.  If President Bush wants to sign the next version of the federal law, he is going to have to consider making some compromises. As Congress starts considering complaints from school districts, governors and others, chances are that a ...

The superintendent for Anne Arundel is making an entire staff of a high school reapply for their jobs.  This includes teachers, administrators, custodians, and secretaries.  Get out the broom, and get ready for a clean sweep.  Annapolis High School has failed to meet No Child Left Behind guidelines for four ...

Everyone wants to blame teachers for low test scores.  After all, teachers are the easiest targets.  I have to wonder how much money is being spent on all of the research studies about improving teacher quality.  What about the time and effort spent on discussions about the No Child Left Behind Law?  Are ...

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. The law aims to ensure that all children can read and do math at ...