I need information detailing the success rate of "no child left behind" in catholic schools v/s pulic schools.
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no child left behind, being a public school measure, is not implemented in private schools. They are not covered by the law.
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Well, you still may want to look into it, but this is what I found on the UIL's website!!  It's down near the bottom of the page, it first talks about private schools, then it mentions homeschooled kids.  Hope this helps!
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I'm guessing there would be a lot of information on how to test and interperet testing results both standardized and norm-referenced.  You probably need to know about developmental charts and how developmental readiness relates to educational progress.\n\nGood luck!
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You are correct!  Sorry to say.  Teachers in this country do not want to educate... they want to pass the time and offer knowledge and if it is taken, it makes them seem successful.  And the "No child left behind" is the worst thing that could happen to our country's children. \n\nAccording to the statistics of the world's young people, the children of the USA are down in the lower 1/3 level of educated children.  For some reason in this country, educators are under the assumption that knowledge should be FUN and not WORK.  If it becomes work... it is not presented properly... and memorization is a thing of the past.  Vocabulary is not taught, phonics is not taught, penmanship is not taught, grammar is covered lightly... in the public schools.  If a parent wants their child to get a better education, they must send their child to a expensive private school.  \n\nAre the public schools in the USA lacking... YOU BET!!!  Check out the language and the spelling on this site... Even with the use of computer shorthand language... syntax and grammar, spelling and punctuation is appalling.  \n\nLatin is no longer taught... and it is the basis of most of our words in the English language.  It is also the language of all sciences.  If you know just a little bit of Latin, you have a large advantage in any profession.  \n\nWe need a major overhaul in our public education... but it needs to begin with the concepts of teachers requirement and qualifications.  You posed a good question!
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I go to a private school and  like it a lot better than public\nPrivate: Pros:\n1) better education\n2) 1 on 1 attention with teacher\n3) God/Jesus\n4) most of the time your friends with a LOT more people than any public school.\nCons:\n1)money issues (I.E.: Tiuation)\n2) Not as many people as a public school\nPublic: Pros:\n1) more people\n2) lets just say different\n3) not as expensive\ncons:\n1) not learning as much\n2) not as much 1 on 1 attention with the teacher\n3) more peer pressure\n4) hardly NO Jesus or God\n5) etc...
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Ask about the student to teacher ratio, the types of classes they teach. For example, will your son spend 2 hours a day on reading, 2 hours on writing/spelling and just 15 minutes in art, library or a p.e class? Make sure they have a well balanced curriculum. Also, I'd find out the schools policy on parents volunteering in the classroom. Some schools make it easy for parents where some schools make it difficult. I'd also check out their test scores, but just out of curiosity. I wouldn't base my entire decision on standardized test scores as they are pretty biased. Another good thing to do is to talk to current parents to get a good feel of the school atmosphere and the attitude of the staff and administrators.
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There are dozens of problems, but here are some of the root ones: \n\n- Parents don't get involved enough. The number one indicator for success in school is parental involvement, however, too many parents are letting schools raise their kids for them. \n\n- No competetion between schools to obtain and keep students. Public education is a monopoly. No where on the planet, at any time during recorded history has a monopoly made a better service than can be had in an open market. Allow vouchers and school choice, and you will see monumental gains. Screw the teacher's union, they have zero interest in educating the kids, only in maintaining the appalling status quo. \n\n- Schools are focusing too much on disciplinary problems, and running away from law suits. If teacher A has to spend 80% of the time addressing the misbehavior of student B, how much does that affect the rest of the class? \n\n- NCLB forces schools to teach to a standardized test rather than focusing on learning the material.
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I found two sites that might help you.  The first is a national comparison, done by the NEA.  The second one will help you compare standards between states and is a little easier to navigate.\n\nhttp://www.nea.org/edstats/images/05rankings.pdf#search='national%20education%20rankings'\n\nhttp://www.schoolmatters.com/App/SES/SPSServlet/StaticMenuRequest?MenuType=comparing_across_states.shtml&MenuLevel=1&Site=pes&StateCompare=0&StateID=1036196&Sel=1036195&LocationID=1036195&StateLocLevelID=676&LocLevelID=162
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there is a st. marks school of texas--- i've heard of it.. \n\nwww.smtexas.org
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well every person has to have top grade education for free. but the no child left behind is only focused on a random choice of people. im doing bad, and my teacher says," fail, we dont care." and another teacher told me," do something like drugs or do anyhting illegal, but dont disturb the class!!!"
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President Bush made a commitment to ensure that all children receive a high quality education so that no child is left behind. And just one year after the President first took office, the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) passed overwhelmingly with support from Republicans and Democrats in Congress. NCLB has led to higher standards and greater accountability throughout the Nation's school systems. Here are some key facts and terms that you should know about how this historic law helps your child:\n\nThe Facts About No Child Left Behind\n      Funding: No Child Left Behind gives school districts more money. In fact, President Bush and Congress are spending more money than ever before on the education of America's children.\n    *\n      Flexibility: No Child Left Behind gives states and school districts more control and more flexibility to use resources where they are needed most. Principals and administrators will spend less time filling out forms and more time helping your child learn.\n    *\n      Accountability: No Child Left Behind holds schools and school districts accountable for results. Schools are responsible for making sure your child is learning.\n    *\n      School District Report Cards: No Child Left Behind gives parents report cards so they can see which schools in their district are succeeding and why. With this information, No Child Left Behind gives parents, community leaders, teachers, principals, and elected leaders the information they need to improve schools.\n    *\n      Public School Choice: No Child Left Behind may let you transfer your child to another public school if the state says that your child's school is "in need of improvement." Your school district may pay for transportation for your child. Contact your child's school district to find out if your child has this opportunity.\n    *\n      Extra Help with Learning: No Child Left Behind may also provide your child with free tutoring and extra help with schoolwork if the state says your child's school has been "in need of improvement" for at least 2 years. This extra help is often referred to as Supplemental Educational Services. Contact your child's school district to find out if your child qualifies.\n    *\n      Parental Involvement: No Child Left Behind requires schools to develop ways to get parents more involved in their child's education and in improving the school. Contact your child's school to find out how you can get involved.\n    *\n      Measuring Knowledge: No Child Left Behind requires states to test your child in reading and math every year in grades 3-8. Your child will also be tested at least once in high school. The tests will help you, your child, and your child's teachers know how well your child is learning and when he or she needs extra help.\n    *\n      Scientifically Based Research: No Child Left Behind focuses on teaching methods that have been proven by research to work. There will be no more experimenting on children with educational fads.\n    *\n      Reading First: No Child Left Behind provides more than one billion dollars a year to help children learn to read. Reading First is the part of No Child Left Behind that is dedicated to ensuring all children learn to read on grade level by the third grade. Reading First provides money to states and many school districts to support high quality reading programs based on the best scientific research. Contact your child's school district to find out if its reading program is based on research.\n    *\n      Teacher Quality: No Child Left Behind provides funding to help teachers learn to be better teachers.
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I had homeschooling and I really don't advise it. It gets boring and then he might not finish. In my case I did not finish. I think it is better of going to  Public School or even better a Catholic School.
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its a federal program, not a test\n\n\n1. No Child Left Behind: A Parents Guide\n\nISBN: 0756739799 - Paperback - List Price: $15.00 \nPublisher: Diane Pub Co - Published Date: 01/03/2004 - Paperback \n\nAuthor: Beverly Blondell\n\nForeword By: Rod Paige\n\n2. No Child Left Behind: A Toolkit For Teachers\n\nISBN: 0756742005 - Paperback - List Price: $20.00 \nPublisher: Diane Pub Co - Published Date: 05/03/2004 - Paperback \n\nForeword By: Rod Paige\n\nProducer: George Bush\n\n3. Practical Information On Crisis Planning: A Guide For Schools And Communities\n\nISBN: 0756741076 - Paperback - List Price: $30.00 \nPublisher: Diane Pub Co - Published Date: 04/03/2004 - Paperback \n\nEditor: Connie Deshpande\n\nIntroduction by: Rod Paige\n\n4. What to Know and Where to Go: Parents' Guide to No Child Left Behind A New Era in Education\n\nISBN: 0756725542 - Paperback - List Price: $15.00 \nPublisher: Diane Pub Co - Published Date: 10/01/2002 - Paperback \n\nEditor: Rod Page
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what you need to do is do a search of Southern Association of colleges and schools or SACS. This is the association that the schools must gain accredation from  both public and private have to meet the same standards. The reason why private schools seem to be better is they can pick and choose their students. If a schools is not accredited or is in danger of losing it, thats a school you will not place your child in or you can see what steps are being followed according to sacs for the school to do well
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You should be able to find this at the SAT reporting website CollegeBoard National Reports.  They like to brag.  I am sure you should be able to get up to date info.  I found a link to the archives.  I hope this helps.
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I don't mean to depress you even more, but it isn't just Science and math.  Go check your school district's scores and whether they met their AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) according to Pres. Bush's No Child Left Behind Act.  (You can generally do this on your state/district website).  American children are lagging behind in virtually all subjects. \n\nI am a teacher in a low-income urban school.  The majority of my students recieve free lunch, free transportation to school, with many of their parents are on welfare.  My students may not come to school with pens or paper, but their outfits look great and they all have cell phones or two-ways.  \n\nStatistics have shown that children who come from these areas come to school much less prepared then their middle and upper class counterparts.  Imagine a 6 year old coming to school with little prior communication with others, a 600 word vocabulary - compared to a child who went to nursery school, preschool, whose parents teach and talk to them, with a 6000 word vocabulary.  The class disconnect and general deterioration of our society has caused these issues. \n\nNo one can agree on how to fix them, which only delays improvement.  Then we can't find good moral people who teach well.  \n\nWe don't value education in American society.  We want material items and we want them immediately.  A book doesn't blink, play the latest Mp3 or text message you back.  Kids cannot start off with that type of stimulation and be taught to love a good quiet book, then discuss it intellectually. \n\nblah, blah blah... No Child Left Behind takes a stab at these issues - but in the wrong way (much like most of what Bush does).  If you haven't read it.. please do.  If you don't know what AYP or the new standards are - then become familiar with them.  Anyone in America who will be affected by the product of our schools should be outraged at what our kids cannot do!
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In our county in Georgia, there are many home school "groups" organized between parents who home school their children.  There is one organized by Christian parents in our town, one in the county to the north.  My wife and I involve ourselves with the latter.  \n\nI know there are web sites to help you with this.  You may wish to get information on what standards are kept by the government and private schools, so that you can better gauge your children's progress.  We can ge this from our county board of education, from the state and federal departments of education.