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Wakefield, Dara V. – Educational Forum, 2012
"No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) dictates students in Grades 3, 5, and 8 pass state tests to be promoted. Accordingly, most state education codes require students to pass reading and math exams for promotion. The majority of those who fail, however, appear to be promoted anyway. This article addresses core questions concerning the paradigm…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Academic Achievement, Grade 3, Educational Legislation