NCLB: Act II
NCLB: Act II covered federal developments affecting education. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: federal.
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Schnur Endorses NCLB's Goals, National Standards
In my quest to find out where the players in the next presidential administration stand on NCLB, I watched a Sept. 24 debate at the Fordham Institute. (See embedded video below.) In it, Jon Schnur, a key adviser to President-elect Obama, teamed with former Colorado Gov. Roy Romer to argue for a stronger federal role in education policy.
Education
Where Darling-Hammond Stands on NCLB
Yesterday, I wondered how major players in NCLB's future would answer the following question: "What will the next version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act look like?"
Education
To Scrap or Not Scrap: That's the Wrong Question
Over at New Talk, the usual suspects are discussing the question: Should we scrap No Child Left Behind?
Education
What Diane Would Do: Ravitch's Stance on NCLB Differs From Pundit's Vision
David Brooks of The New York Times is dreaming of an Obama administration that defies traditional Democratic policies.
Education
For Election Analysis, Check Out Ed Week Chat and Gadfly Show
Lots of people want answers to specific questions about the future of NCLB during today's chat on what Tuesday's election will mean for NCLB and other education issues.
Education
Obama Blogger Takes on NCLB Rules (and Democratic Powerhouses)
One blogger's reaction to this week's NCLB rules is the latest sign that Democrats are divided over the future of federal education policy.
Education
Groups Push Back Against Formidable Foe on NCLB Rules
In announcing new NCLB rules yesterday, Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings said they “will help us build on the progress of No Child Left Behind and set the table until Congress can act on this legislation.”
Education
Your Link to the New NCLB Rules
The NCLB rules are up on the Federal Register's site. If you want to print them, make sure your printer tray is full. The document is 441 pages long.
Education
Tune in to Hear Spellings Announce New NCLB Rules
Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings will announce the new NCLB rules at noon tomorrow in Columbia, S.C. You won't have to be there to hear what she has to say.
Education
Accountability Questions Loom for Next President
In the word cloud I linked to yesterday, I noted that NCLB and the issues of standards, assessment, and accountability were overlooked in Tuesday's debate between education spokeswomen for the McCain and Obama campaigns. (Here's a link to video from the debate and the panel I moderated after it.)
Education
Look for NCLB Regs on Tuesday
The Education Department will release the final version of its NCLB regs on Tuesday, according to FritzWire, the daily e-mail blast from Fritz Edelstein:
Education
In a Word, 'Teachers' Are Center of Debate
One of our Web producers created a word cloud from Tuesday night's debate between Lisa Graham Keegan of the McCain campaign and Linda Darling-Hammond of Obama. To see the debate and the session I moderated after it, you can register here.
Education
Century Foundation's Rx for NCLB Missing Key Ingredient
With the political world focused on the elections and the economy, education policy wonks are busy thinking about the future of NCLB.
Education
NEA Gives Extra Credit for Rep. Graves' Anti-NCLB Bill
Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., set off a brief firestorm this summer when he sponsored a bill to suspend NCLB's accountability rules. The NEA, NSBA, and others lined up behind the effort to attach the bill to the fiscal 2009 appropriations bill in the House. The bill stalled once civil rights groups announced they were dead set against it.