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2009, President Obama

$4.35 billion investment


Created to prepare youths for
college and a career

No Child Left Behind

2002- President Bush


Expanded federal role in education

Testing, accountability, school improvements, highly


qualified teachers

Annual Professional Performance Review

Teacher performance review


Observed two separate days
Students grades reflect on teacher

Standardized Testing

Why Are Test Scores Lower?

-Language/Culture Bias
-Learning Disability Bias
-Stress!
-Creativity & Critical Thinking are almost obsolete
-Some kids just arent good test takers

How Much Have Testing Scores Dropped and


What Is Going to be Done About It?
-Assessments dropped from 55% to 31% in Reading and 65% to
31% in Math in 2013-2014 school year
-Parents opting out of tests
-Hopefully excessive testing will become less rigorous in future

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