NCLB was scheduled for Congressional reauthorization in 2007 but has not been revised. Learn about Minnesota recommendations for changes at NCLB Updates.
Background
One of the first investigations into the likely impact of the No Child Left Behind legislation in Minnesota was produced in February 2004 by the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor. This report remains a "must read" for those concerned about the federal legislation and the way it diverts resources—time, energy and dollars—from the children in classrooms across the state.
Within the legal mandates established by the federal legislation there's some degree of flexibility in its implementation. There are things about the way Minnesota is implementing NCLB that Minnesotan's should know, among them:
Additional Resources
Education Minnesota on NCLB - NCLB as it pertains to Minnesota.
Minnesota Actions to Fix NCLB - An online archive of draft resolutions calling on Congress to amend and fix the shortcomings of the No Child Left Behind law and requests for waivers from federal requirements associated with the law, Communities for Quality Education.
No Child Left Behind Programs - Information on the federal law and its implementation in Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Education.
NCLB Resources - Minnesota School Boards Association.
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October 15, 2009 - Research Shows Key NCLB Provision Not Helping Students - Supplemental Educational Services (SES) is a poorly constructed program that produces no positive results for students or schools, Minnesota 2020.
February 27, 2008 - No Child Left Behind: The Teachers' Voice - A Survey of Teacher Attitudes Toward NCLB - In October 2007, researchers asked 87 elementary school teachers in Chaska School District 112 about their thoughts on No Child Left Behind, Minnesota 2020 and Macalester College (Release).
June 2007 - How the government defines rural has implications for education policies and practices - Clearly defining what rural means has tangible implications for public policies and practices in education, from establishing resource needs to achieving the goals of No Child Left Behind in rural areas. Six definitions of rural are commonly applied in different contexts, Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest.
April 27, 2006 - On the Road Again - After barely taking time to brush the tulip petals off of my shoes, I am in Minneapolis (from whence flour once came) for a "town hall" meeting with teachers about the impact of NCLB on the classroom, AFT NCLBlog.
March 2006 - From the Capital to the Classroom: Year 4 of the No Child Left Behind Act - Majority of school leaders report gains in achievement, but a narrower curriculum focus under NCLB—Cloquet school district studied, Center on Education Policy.
Spring 2006 - Evaluating the Impact of No Child Left Behind in Minnesota - Looks at the relationship between principal leadership and AYP status, CURA Reporter.
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