INDEX TO OTHER HOT TOPICS

The Washington State School Directors’ Association has published a "Hot Topics" issue brief on the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the new federal law that makes sweeping changes in U.S. education policy. The law greatly increases the federal government’s involvement in setting and enforcing education standards, with particular emphasis on making states, districts and schools more accountable for raising student achievement.

WSSDA’s issue brief outlines the major aspects of the NCLB and how it is being implemented here in the state of Washington – with particular emphasis on the decisions and issues confronting school boards around the state. The brief includes a discussion of accountability and assessment, teacher quality, reading and literacy, school choice and innovation, flexibility, and funding. It also provides a simplified timeline for implementation and a list of NCLB resources and Web links.

You may access the report online by clicking the link below. To request a hard copy, contact WSSDA at 360/493-9231 or mail@wssda.org.

August 2003

WSSDA Hot Topics:
No Child Left Behind
 

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