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No Child Left Behind

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) is federal legislation that promotes a student achievement through school and district reform. NCLB requires each state to develop and implement a system for holding all district and school accountable for the education of students. Reform efforts focus on: accountability for results; an emphasis on scientific research and doing what works; expanded parental options; and expanded local control and flexibility. Title I is the major program under NCLB. This program promotes academic excellence, enhances educational opportunities, ensures equity for all of America’s children and families and improves the quality of teaching and learning.

Specific information regarding other programs under NCLB

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Registration Now Open

Four trainings held around the state in May 2008 will assist districts and charters to prepare and submit a successfull NCLB/ ESEA Consolidated Application plans for federal funds using EMAP. Training will consist of the technical and programmatic information needed to submit an approvable application for the 2008-2009 school year. MDE staff will be on hand to present information and work with individual questions as needed. View flyer & Registration information .

Minnesota Education leaders Recommend Changes to NCLB

Along with a group of legislators and educations organizations, the Department of Education announced several recommendations for improving the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, also known as NCLB, which is scheduled to be reauthorized by Congress this year or next. The recommendations in this report provide a roadmap for states and local school districts to increase student achievement and close the achievement gap, said Commissioner Seagren. Read news release. View the report.

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