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[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Test Score Bounty Payments as Campaign Tool
In a message dated 10/24/2006 6:27:49 AM Pacific Standard Time, jpbottini@adelphia.net writes: ...My hang-up with calendar expansion is few seem to buy into the fact that more time on task is needed; aside from the testing (NCLB) debate.... _____________________________________________________________ Joe Bo ... In this you are completely correct: Schools are closed when they should be open, particularly when they should be open for students who are struggling, and for disadvantaged students, minority students, students with disabilities, and students who come from homes where English is not the first language. Keeping the schools open 180 days makes as much sense as keeping the ER open 180 days. Art
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