Monthly Archives: March 2009
No Child Left Behind
When we use the phrase “at grade level” in terms of achievement…challenges arise. A “one size fits all” approach is not ideal. No Child Left Behind requires that 95 percent of special education students be tested, and most of the … Continue reading
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Local Districts Invoice Government for Unfunded Mandates
What exactly is an ‘unfunded mandate’ anyway? Well, according to Wisegeek.com: An unfunded mandate is a statute or regulation that requires a state or local government to perform certain actions, yet provides no money for fulfilling the requirements. When a … Continue reading