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Abedi, Jamal; Dietel, Ron – Phi Delta Kappan, 2004
One of the most controversial aspects of NCLB is its performance requirements for subgroups within the general student population. In this article, the authors examine the implications of these requirements for English-language learners and offer recommendations to help states, districts, and schools facilitate the progress of these students.
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Low Achievement, Test Results, Educational Improvement
