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Friday, September 25, 2009

'No Child Left Behind' Overhaul in Sights of Obama Administration - ABC News


'No Child Left Behind' Overhaul in Sights of Obama Administration - ABC News:

"'Few laws have generated more debate. Few subjects divide educators so intensely,' Education Secretary Arne Duncan said today. 'Many teachers complain bitterly about NCLB's emphasis on testing. Principals hate being labeled as failures. Superintendents say it wasn't adequately funded. And many parents just view it as a toxic brand that isn't helping children learn.'"