Educators question whether they should comply with NCLB

Following is an article courtesy of ASCD.  It is interesting to read.  Many teachers have felt this way. Please read and share your thoughts.

 

Educators question whether they should comply with NCLB
Despite a requirement in the No Child Left Behind federal law that all students test at or above grade level in reading and math by 2014, more educators believe that 100% proficiency is unreachable. NCLB's rigid benchmarks and lack of flexibility make some educators wonder whether the law is losing its relevancy. Billings Gazette (Mont.) (11/28)

ASCD shares resources on the Common Core State Standards

Communication to teachers regarding common core and the process involved in adopting it has been minimum at best.  ASCD has organized information and made it available to everyone.  This resource will be updated on a regular basis.

Take a look and follow the implementation.

ASCD has developed an online resource page intended to keep educators abreast of the latest common-core developments. A prominently featured map tracks state-by-state adoption of the standards. Additional resources include links to existing ASCD information on instruction, curriculum and assessment, and a PDF backgrounder on the initiative. The backgrounder explains why the standards were developed, implementation steps states adopting the common core will have to take and issues to further consider. The page will be updated as new information becomes available. Access now.