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PA Department of Education Releases No Child Left Behind Position Paper
Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak announced recommended changes to the federal No
Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. The Secretary used the opportunity of a Senate
Education Committee hearing on the reauthorization of NCLB to release the
Department’s recommendations. The paper recommends restructuring and
significantly increasing federal funding; encouraging national standards and
assessments; increasing state flexibility in return for results; and providing
appropriate flexibility in assessment. For the complete position paper, please
visit www.pde.state.pa.us/nclb/lib/nclb/NCLB_Reauthorization_FINAL3.27.07.pdf
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