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Popham, W. James – Phi Delta Kappan, 2005
Today's educators live in fear of the draconian consequences of failing to make adequate yearly progress under the No Child Left Behind Act. In this article, the author offers sage advice on how to "comply" with the law and not get hurt. In this analysis, the author also offers guidance to his public school colleagues who, yearning to…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Educational Improvement, Federal Legislation, Pain