Winter 2004-05 edition
Volume 12, No. 2
Departments
"Adequate
yearly progress" (AYP) has become the most closely watched measure
of school performance. Yet some criticize it as an inadequate
tool for identifying which schools are most in need of help. This
edition provides explanations of how AYP is measured and how Philadelphia
schools are doing, as well as exploring some of the criticisms
and apparent inequities in the No Child Left Behind Law.
Education law is tougher on diverse schools
State creates new ways to meet AYP targets
'No Child Left Behind' and AYP in Pennsylvania
Achieving 'proficiency': the devil is in the details of state plans
With AYP, 'No Child Left Behind' takes aim at 'achievement gap'
Parent rights promised by NCLB often not exercised
No Child Left Behind: Local Parent Resources
Struggling to make AYP: students' views from two schools
Kaplan test prep program up for reconsideration
Book by Dr. Seuss takes up high-stakes testing
As pressure grows to raise scores, how do districts spot cheating?
Sniffing out test irregularities in Chicago
Questions parents can ask about AYP and school performance
Reading a No Child Left Behind 'school report card'
Report cards are sent home to parents and are also available on the School District's website
Making AYP: The Game (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Other news & Features
Teacher equity struggle takes new direction
Key provisions of PFT contract: more site selection, 25 'Incentive Schools'