There is a lot of talk in the education world about No Child Left Behind (NCLB). But what is it really? I found a pamphlet called “A Quick Guide to Understanding No Child Left Behind” published by the Center for Effective Parenting.
SCHOOL REPORT CARDS
As part of the accountability process, states and school districts are required to publish yearly report cards on school performance. These “school report cards” should indicate whether the school is in School Improvement status. The report cards also include information on the percentage of students found to be proficient in math, reading, and other subject areas tested (results are also broken down by subgroups such as grade level, gender, minority groups, special education, and low-income students).
The following website also provides information on the percentage of students proficient in math and reading for each state, school district, and even individual schools: http://www.schoolmatters.com./
