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Top 5 Questions About NCLB Flexibility

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“We’re still hopeful that Congress can continue its work this fall. In the meantime, states and districts have an opportunity to move forward,” said Secretary Duncan in a statement earlier today announcing the Obama Administration’s plan to provide a process … Continue reading →

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A Teacher’s Agreement and Frustration at the Save Our Schools Rally

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Laurie Calvert

At the SOS rally with other teachers at the ellipse in front of the White House this weekend, I wrestled with conflicting emotions. On the one hand, signs everywhere testified to our universal frustration with the failed policies of NCLB … Continue reading →

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NCLB: ‘Getting in the Way of Where We Need to Go’

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Secretary Duncan emphasized once again that we need to fix NCLB in real time, not Washington time. The current law doesn’t reward schools that are making significant progress and prescribes interventions based on absolute test scores, the Secretary said last … Continue reading →

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Now’s the Time to Act on NCLB

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Fixing No Child Left Behind (NCLB) “can’t be done in Washington time. It has to be in real people’s time,” said Secretary Duncan on Tuesday at Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus elementary school in St. Paul, Minn. Duncan, joined at the … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Revolution Turning Around Michigan City Area Schools

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Sherry Schweitzer

On a visit to Lake Hills Elementary School in Michigan City, Ind., earlier today, Secretary Duncan saluted the community for renewing a spirit of enthusiasm and pride among teachers, staff, parents, students, and the community and he commended everyone for … Continue reading →

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The President in Miami: Winning the Future Through Investments in Education

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Cross-posted from the White House blog. This afternoon, President Obama will visit Miami Central Senior High School in Miami, Florida, along with former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. The President will lay out his vision … Continue reading →

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