The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is one of the
biggest educational forces of our time. So why is it one of
the least understood? NCLB Meets School Realities is an
essential resource for educators wanting to explore and
understand the issues raised by NCLB. Based on original
research by The Civil Rights Project at Harvard University
of 11 districts across 6 states, this text details how NCLB
is put into practice, the issues it raises, and how it
affects minority and low-income students. The authors look
closely at the implications of increased federal involvement
in education, how states designed their accountability
systems to meet the NCLB requirements, and the implications
of the adequate yearly progress provisions for schools and
students. They examine whether the transfer policy creates
better schooling options for disadvantaged families, the
ability of districts to implement supplemental educational
services, and how teachers view the efficacy of NCLB’s
reforms. They also review one provision-graduate rate
accountability-in light of the national graduation rate crisis.
NCLB Meets School Realities includes:
* Practical methods to understanding the political
implications of NCLB
* A detailed look at how proficiency standards affect
minority youth
* Revealing data from 11 school districts across 6 states
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