All of the following are facets of No Child Left Behind, except which one?
A. "Underperforming" schools are to be given special help, but they must give parents the option of moving their children to a better-performing school.
B. Students are given annual tests in math, English/language arts, and science, with some variability given the students' grade levels.
C. States are required to create their own standards for students' achievement in math, English/language arts, and science.
D. All teachers who are not considered "highly qualified" will be put on public probation with the potential for dismissal.
Answer: D
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