the NCLB bill is far from perfect.  He wants changes in the way students are measured.

in the state of Connecticut that are mandated by the NCLB bill have seen sharp declines eventhough no changes have been made to be the bill. The state has a seen a drop in funding by 10%.

Money that has been cut would be going to money for after school programs and low-income districts.

are testing the NCLB limits.  The state does not allow for state takeover of failing schools.  Only one school in the state is so bad they are in the restructuring phase.  Nationwide only 3% of schools are in restructuring

are saying they are doing their best even if they are not meeting “adequate yearly progress” goals for the NCLB.

In the state of California this year are added to a list of schools that are required to make some drastic changes, But 65% of schools in California are meeting NCLB rules which is 3% better than last year.

Missouri are not meeting NCLB goals. 788 schools out of 2,097 school fell short of performance goals. Last year only 719 school failed to meet gaols.