NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
Should PreK-K teachers be held to the
same criteria as elementary and secondary educators under NCLB
legislation? What exactly constitutes a
“highly qualified teacher”? Are these
new teaching standards and requirements a help or a hindrance to teaching
professionals?
We have been discussing the pros and cons of No Child
Left Behind (NCLB) and what this new legislation means for the future of
education. Explore these websites to see
exactly what the guidelines to No Child Left Behind are and how people are
reacting to this initiative.
Education
Commission of the States
ASSIGNMENT: Prepare a debate in favor of or against
this legislation. You can argue as a
teacher, student, or parent. Make sure
to include how NCLB will directly affect teachers, students, and parents. Determine what grade levels you are targeting
(if any) and discuss how current educators and those who have yet to be
certified will be affected by these measures.
You will present your speech to the class later in
the week.