Going to school is nothing like it was when we went.
I teach high school at Napa High in California and due to No Child Left Behind, schools have to what ever they can to up the test scores of those students who perform below the mark George Bush says, so most of my students have double periods in math and Engligh. This means they don’t get electives until their junior or sophmore year. I can’t even imagine high school with out electives.
There is great article in the The SF Chronice explains what NCLB is by using Napa High to show how schools are graded, how many/type of goals required, and what has to happen to the whole district if just one school doesn’t meet just one goal.
I teach the Read 180 class discussed (and pictured) in the article.
Napa High School, a state standout, is considered a federal failure
You won’t regret reading it.
Because it mostly covers the effects it has, you’ll want to read the posted comments for bigger picture its obvious agenda.
…And let me know what you think of my school. : )
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Napa High Student said,
September 29, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Thanks for posting this about us.
I go to Napa High and we have so many things we are recognized for to be in “PI”. We don’t need any “Program Improvements”.