List at least five objections to the NCLB Act.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Can include any of the following:
a. It has a “one size fits all” notion of testing.
b. Teachers may teach to the test.
c. Non-English speakers are given only 3 years before they have to take the test, putting them at an obvious disadvantage.
d. Only public schools are required to meet these standards.
e. The law has never been fully funded.
f. There are no rewards for doing well, only sanctions for doing poorly.
g. What defines a highly qualified teacher is open for discussion.
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A) Whole milk B) 2% or Whole milk C) 1% or 2% milk D) Skim milk or 1% milk
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