NCLB's 9th anniversary: 'Will there be anything we will need to remember after the test?'
This was written by Dennis Van Roekel, a 23-year math teacher at Paradise Valley High School in Phoenix who is now president of the National Education Association, the country's largest education union. By Dennis Van Roekel Nine years ago this week President George Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act that: A. Stunted the creativity and critical thinking skills of American public school children B. Prevented teachers from tapping into the full potential of their students C. Fostered a school environment that values test-taking skills above all others D. Stole the joy from teaching and learning E. All of the above
