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Schoen, L., Fusarelli, L. (2008). Innovation, NCLB, and the Fear Factor: The Challenge of Leading 21st-Century Schools in an Era of Accountability.  Educational Policy, January 2008; vol. 22, 1: pp. 181-203.

1. What were the authors’ findings about the centralizing, standardizing tendencies of the NCLB?
2. What were the authors’ feelings about the types of teaching and leadership required to lead 21st-century schools.
3. What arguments were made by the authors about the isomorphic behavioral responses to NCLB conflict?
4. What did the authors conclude about needed modifications to NCLB?

Calhoon, M. (2008) Curriculum-Based Measurement for Mathematics at the High School Level: What We Do Not Know . . . What We Need to Know Assessment for Effective Intervention, September 2008; vol. 33, 4: pp. 234-239., first published on July 10, 2008.

1. Where does curriculum based measurement assessments need to be created and researched to help high school teachers determine the needs of their students in high school?
2. What math classes in high school show a gap in knowledge for high school students and their educators?

Godschalk, D., & Lacey, L. (2001).  Learning at a distance:  technology impacts on planning education.  Journal of Planning Education and Research  20: 476 – 481.

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1. Utilizing the information from the article, explain the history of distance learning.
2. Using the article and additional research you can find on the web, compare the likenesses and differences between higher educational distance learning and K-12 distance learning.
3. Considering the components of creating a distance learning course, outline the components as compared to the technological model from the chapter – explain which components are utilized and which need to be included in distance learning.

Saunders, G., & Klemming, F. (2003). Integrating technology into a traditional learning environment Reasons for and risks of success.  Active learning in higher education.  4(1): 74-86.

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1. From the findings in the article, did students do better or less well with the electronic materials.   Explain your answer with supporting details.
2. Use table 4 from the article, turn the statements into questions, then interview at least 10 students and compare your findings to the findings of the article written in 2003.  How have things changed since 2003?

Johnson, Debra. (2001). Performance pentagon: five strategies to help all students make the grade .  NASSP Bulletin. 85: 40-55.

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1. Explain why social promotion has been used in schools and why it does not help students.
2. What strategies are a part of intensifying learning and how do they connect to ensure quality learning?
3. Considering the five strategies from the article, which do you believe are the most important, please support your reasoning with details from the article.