Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2008
Abstract
The No Child Left Behind Act was officially signed on January 8, 2002, receiving broad bipartisan support in Washington. This documentary explores the debate over whether reliance on standardized tests could do more harm than good for the nation’s students and schools. It specifically looks at developments in Virginia, California, and Massachusetts. Interviews included administrators, educators, students, politicians, and test-designers to discuss their views concerning standardized testing in the public school systems. Prior to the 2002 legislation states had already begun looking at standardized testing as a means of evaluating students and teachers.
Recommended Citation
Wilmott, Derek, "Testing Our Schools - Talking Points" (2008). Publications. 112.
https://open.clemson.edu/lib_pubs/112
Film Announcement
Select No Child Left Behind Resources eGuide.pdf (187 kB)
eResource Guide
Comments
Docutalks was a monthly documentary film series sponsored by the Clemson University Libraries. Films 30-60 minutes long were followed by moderated discussions.