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| Baker, Eva L. | 2 |
| Betebenner, Damian W. | 2 |
| Linn, Robert L. | 2 |
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Peer reviewedLinn, Robert L.; Baker, Eva L.; Betebenner, Damian W. – Educational Researcher, 2002
Discusses key provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act related to performance standards, adequate yearly progress targets, and the challenges such targets present for states and schools. Notes different states' approaches to assessment and discusses possible uses of results from the biennial state-level administrations of the National Assessment…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Educational Legislation
Download full textLinn, Robert L.; Baker, Eva L.; Betebenner, Damian W. – 2002
The recently enacted No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The new law substantially increases the testing requirements for states and sets demanding accountability standards for schools, districts, and states, including the setting of measurable adequate yearly progress objectives for all…
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
