Ashford University
Introduction to Teaching and Learning
EDU 623
Dr.Dennis Lawrence
April 30,2011
Abstract
NCBL's rationale was to endorse standard-based education. to obtain federal funding for schools, each state would develop basic skills assessments in diverse grades during the school
year. Initiating national standards and exams for students to pass was not intended, and state.
would form and assess their standards
NCLB or No Child Left Behind, characterizes legislation which endeavors to achieve a
values- foundation in reforming education , which will sanction federal programs to embrace
holding primary as well as secondary schools to eminent ideology , while making opportunities available in school preference while placing immense prominence on reading within schools. NCLB requires every student regardless of their background to achieve the same standards in math and reading, this also includes disadvantaged and special education students
to met the set standards. (Sandra, A 2010). Additionally NCBL mandates , all teachers must meet the license and certification prerequisites in state they teach. In the event teacher does not meet any of these qualifications they will not be allowed to teach these mandatory requirement are met. (Armstrong, D2009).
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