March PF questions, courtesy of Victoria

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  1. 1. Has the achievement gap decreased since the enactment of NCLB? How and why?



  1. 2. What are the benefits of a narrowing achievement gap?



  1. 3. What are the negative consequences of a narrowing achievement gap?



  1. 4. Are any subjects not being properly addressed because of NCLB? How so?



  1. 5. Which group of people is benefiting the most because of NCLB?



  1. 6. Has there been an overall rise in student scores because of NCLB?



  1. 7. How are these scores measured compared to previous forms of testing?



  1. 8. Has there been an increase in the overall dropout of high school students?



  1. 9. All statistics showing an increase in the standardized testing scores.



  1. 10. List alll statistics showing a decrease in the standardized testing scores.



  1. 11. Has college readiness increased because of NCLB?



  1. 12. Is there a direct correlation between increased funding, and increased scores?



  1. 13. How do special education and gifted children benefit from NCLB?



  1. 14. Are there any negative repercussions to NCLB for gifted and special education children?



  1. 15. List any Statistics showing scores of special education and gifted children.