The Demeter School

A recent article from the National Education Association names 5 National Education groups who are rallying for changes to the NCLB act, soon to be up for re-authorization.

The groups are urging Congress to focus on five areas of change:

*A redesign of the federal accountability framework to improve public schools rather than abandon them.
*Valid, reliable, unbiased assessment systems that are aligned with state standards.
*Maximum flexibility for states and school districts to address the assessment and learning needs of English language learners and students with disabilities.
*Helpful interventions tailored to the needs of schools and communities rather than the current system of punitive sanctions.
*Determination of the qualifications of principals, teachers, and other education professionals by states and local school districts.

I will keep everyone updated on this…

Filed under: General on June 3rd, 2007