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Policy, Politics, Statistics

It's important to be aware of and understand the policies and general trends that affect schools and children. This section contains information about Reading First and No Child Left Behind, the position statements of important education associations, and national and international reading scores.

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Position Statement on Student Grade Retention and Social Promotion
By: National Association of School Psychologists (2008)

Time to Learn: Benefits of a Longer School Day
By: Christopher Gabrieli and Warren Goldstein (2008)

The Nation’s Report Card: Reading 2007
By: National Center for Education Statistics (2007)

More Schools Turn to Extended Days
By: Ellen Delisio (2007)

Tough Choices or Tough Times: The Report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce
By: National Center on Education and the Economy (2007)

Determining Adequate Yearly Progress From Kindergarten through Grade 6 with Curriculum-Based Measurement
By: Lynn S. Fuchs and Douglas Fuchs (2007)

No Child Left Behind at Five
By: Victor Chudowsky and Naomi Chudowsky (2007)

The Need for Flexible Alternatives to Print
By: CAST (2006)

Teach to the Test? Just Say No
By: Craig D. Jerald (2006)

Early Literacy: Policy and Practice in the Preschool Years
By: Dorothy Strickland and Shannon Riley-Ayers (2006)

Ten Big Effects of the No Child Left Behind Act on Public Schools
By: Jack Jennings and Diane Stark Retner (2006)

What Do Reading Comprehension Tests Measure? Knowledge.
By: E. D. Hirsch, Jr. (2006)

No Child Left Behind: Determining Appropriate Assessment Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
By: Candace Cortiella (2005)

Understanding Assessment Options for IDEA-eligible Students
By: Candace Cortiella (2005)

No Child Left Behind: Making the Most of Options for IDEA-eligible Students
By: Candace Cortiella (2005)

Making the "No Child Left Behind Act" Work for Children Who Struggle to Learn
By: Candace Cortiella (2005)

What Is Scientifically Based Research? A Guide For Teachers
By: National Institute for Literacy (2005)

Study: Full-Day Kindergarten Boosts Academic Performance
By: Debra Viadero (2002)

High-Quality Preschool: Why We Need It and What It Looks Like
By: National Institute for Early Education Research (2002)

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