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It's Time to Fix NCLB

teacher and student AFT Members Grade NCLB
Hundreds of AFT members responded to our survey question. Read sample replies here.
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Voices From the Classroom
"My personal experience with the No Child Left Behind legislation is that we are leaving more children behind."

—Cynthia-Newman Gibson
Hartford Federation of Paraprofessionals

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Events are moving fast, as Congress takes up reauthorization of NCLB.
• NCLB Draft Not Ready for Prime Time, AFT Members Tell Congress
• AFT reacts to NCLB "discussion draft"
• AFT's Sept. 10 congressional testimony

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learn more about NCLB
Visit the AFT Hot Topic's section for additional background information and resources on the AFT's position on NCLB.

"No Child Left Behind: what would Al say?"
Education Week commentary
by Richard Kahlenberg
(free registration required).

visit AFT’s NCLB blog
Join the discussion!

"Where We Stand" columns by AFT President Edward J. McElroy on NCLB

recent AFT testimony

press statements and releases

AFT's NCLB recommendations
Read AFT's comprehensive set of suggestions on needed changes in the law.

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