Why do some states get waivers from the No Child Left Behind Act? And why are some states setting performance targets that vary by race? More
Standardized testing teaches kids that intellectual abilities are fixed, and that the purpose of school is to measure them. More
The president of the NEA says that publicly judging teachers based on student test scores is the wrong way to provide feedback. More
NCLB was intended to provide the best education possible to its youth. But on its tenth anniversary, some say the legislation has been ineffective. More
A new report released by the Education Department shows that school districts have been allocating fewer state and local funds to Title I schools. More
We sat down with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the Education Nation Summit in September. More
Whether you like it or hate it, No Child Left Behind brought the education system into the public discourse. More
This year, under No Child Left Behind, more than 80 percent of public schools are expected to be labeled as "failing. More
The Aspen Institute's vice president for policy and public programs and international partnerships explains why education is featured at this year's A More
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Nobody likes taking tests, but, when done right, they are important barometers of the educational process. More
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