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Ask the Education Secretary
![]() National correspondent Gil Klein invited teachers to provide the questions about the federal “No Child Left Behind” Act. Click here to read Gil Klein’s story. Click here to read the full transcript of the interview. The No Child Left Behind Act (2001) No Child Left Behind is a federal program that strives to improve the performance of America’s primary and secondary schools by increasing the standards of accountability for states, school districts and schools. It is focused on math and reading and re-authorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Read an overview of the act here. NCLB Links and Resources For Teachers:
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Video Clips Lisa Hogsett of Virginia asks whether pass rates will be lowered for disabled youngsters Jennifer Andrews of Virginia asks about certification for special ed teachers Maria Luzzi of Virginia asks about recently emigrated students Jenny Karluk of Virginia asks whether the No Child Act violates the Americans With Disabilities Act Anita Altman of Florida asks whether the No Child Act penalizes schools for doing a good job Deborah Hicks of Florida asks about money her Title I school lost Jim Mullin of Florida asks about resources for lesson plans Carol Schiavone of Florida asks about the rewards for good performance in Title I schools Angelia Visco of North Carolina asks Spellings to explain Adequate Yearly Progress Angelia Visco of North Carolina asks why low growth schools don’t get better funding Marshall Marvelli of North Carolina asks why No Child doesn’t address class size Tom Yarber of Virginia asks about teacher vacancies Margaret Griffin of Virginia asks help for low-IQ students Margaret Griffin of Virginia asks about federal incentives for school construction James Davis of North Carolina asks about teaching to tests Rebecca Kaufmann of Tennessee asks about serving the needs of the non-academic student Linda Weber of Virginia asks Spellings if she plans to lobby for more education funding Nancy Welch of Virginia asks Spellings about changes to the No Child Act in 2007 |
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