"Who’s failing – the student or the test?" (CSM, 02/11/09)

Refugee Bill Clinton Hadam’s tears of frustration in school have ended – and he relishes challenge. But his progress is not considered adequate by federal government standards.

"What Arne Duncan Thinks of No Child Left Behind" (USNews & World Report, 02/0509)

The new education secretary talks about the controversial law and financial aid forms

"Bush Calls for Resolve on NCLB Renewal" (EdWeek, 01/08/09)

In a speech aimed at bolstering his legacy on education as he prepares to leave office, President George W. Bush today touted the success of the No Child Left Behind Act in raising student achievement and called on Congress to renew the law, without weakening its core principles of accountability and testing.

"Ed. Dept. Releases New Rules on Privacy" (EdWeek, 01/06/09)

The U.S. Department of Education has released regulations for the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act that are set to take effect Jan. 8. The new rules seek to reassure school officials who wish to share private student information because they believe it is necessary to prevent a health or safety emergency.