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Other Ways to Leave No Child Behind; Educators, Experts Offer Their Best Alternatives to the Requirements of the Federal Legislation

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From: The Washington Post
Date: 20030311
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Supporters of the No Child Left Behind Act sometimes say their critics don't have any better ideas. To test that belief, staff writer Jay Mathews asked people involved in various aspects of public education for alternatives to the federal legislation, which emphasizes annual testing, better teacher qualifications and changes in schools that don't measure up. Below are the responses.

Anthony Cody, math and science teacher, Bret Harte Middle School, Oakland, Calif.

We need community goal-setting, where town meetings are convened. Educators would help plan and lead these meetings, along with ...

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