This page provides direct quotations from quality source material. These quotes are designed to let you hear what the experts are saying about NCLB and its potential to help you enter and succeed in college.
Source: Howell, Jessica S. "What Influences Students' Need ForRemediation In College? Evidence From California." Journal Of HigherEducation 82.3 (2011): 292-318. Academic Search Complete. Web. 6Mar. 2015.
Jessica Howell's study examines the growing need for colleges to utilize remediation, special programs to help students who are behind catch up to academic levels appropriate for college. Many of the causes for this increase, she notes, can be found in NCLB programs. Although Howell notes that the results of the NCLB teacher standards for "highly qualified teachers" are mixed, she does admit, "...math remediation need among CSU-bound students appears to be related to all three teacher quality measures that are explicitly discussed in the NCLB definition of a “highly qualified” teacher—years of experience, educational attainment, and credential status" (Howell 311). That is, the standards for highly qualified teachers outlined in NCLB actually make a difference in college readiness. Grade and high school teachers who meet these standards reduce the need for later remediation.
Source: Howell, Jessica S. "What Influences Students' Need ForRemediation In College? Evidence From California." Journal Of HigherEducation 82.3 (2011): 292-318. Academic Search Complete. Web. 6Mar. 2015.
Jessica Howell's study examines the growing need for colleges to utilize remediation, special programs to help students who are behind catch up to academic levels appropriate for college. Many of the causes for this increase, she notes, can be found in NCLB programs. Although Howell notes that the results of the NCLB teacher standards for "highly qualified teachers" are mixed, she does admit, "...math remediation need among CSU-bound students appears to be related to all three teacher quality measures that are explicitly discussed in the NCLB definition of a “highly qualified” teacher—years of experience, educational attainment, and credential status" (Howell 311). That is, the standards for highly qualified teachers outlined in NCLB actually make a difference in college readiness. Grade and high school teachers who meet these standards reduce the need for later remediation.
Source: Trolian, Teniell L., and Kristin S. Fouts. "No Child Left Behind: Implications For College Student Learning." About Campus 16.3 (2011): 2-7. Academic Search Complete. Web. 24 Feb. 2015.
"NClB requires that every teacher hired into all districts
be “highly qualified,” and defines highly qualified as having a college degree,
having full state certification or licensure, and demonstrating competency in
the areas he or she will teach through state-administered tests” (3).
In addition to answering the question "What makes a qualified teacher?" Trolian and Fouts also offer useful information about how each grade and high school has to report on its quality standards. In my experience many parents want to know this information when choosing where to live so that they can make sure to get their child into a good school district, increasing their chances of getting into college.
“States and local school districts are required to create accountability plans under NClB, which include minimum standards or achievement benchmarks expected of every student and school. these standards, when assessed each year, ultimately show adequate yearly progress (AYP), demonstrating to government officials and parents how each district is performing…NClB only permits funds to be allocated to districts that use teaching methods based on theory and scientific research…through standardized testing, state and federal agencies report the strengths and challenges of each district—data that many parents find useful in determining where to send their child for schooling (3).
In addition to answering the question "What makes a qualified teacher?" Trolian and Fouts also offer useful information about how each grade and high school has to report on its quality standards. In my experience many parents want to know this information when choosing where to live so that they can make sure to get their child into a good school district, increasing their chances of getting into college.
“States and local school districts are required to create accountability plans under NClB, which include minimum standards or achievement benchmarks expected of every student and school. these standards, when assessed each year, ultimately show adequate yearly progress (AYP), demonstrating to government officials and parents how each district is performing…NClB only permits funds to be allocated to districts that use teaching methods based on theory and scientific research…through standardized testing, state and federal agencies report the strengths and challenges of each district—data that many parents find useful in determining where to send their child for schooling (3).
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