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Title I (Elementary and Secondary Education Act)

Commentary

How School Choice Could Disadvantage Low-Income Students

The flexibility to allow Title I-A funds to follow students across schools has a certain appeal. But it could have negative consequences for some of the poorest students.

Sep 1, 2015
Research Brief

Research Brief

No Child Left Behind Educational Options: Availability Expands, But Participation Remains Low

Although the availability of No Child Left Behind public school choice and supplemental educational options continues to expand for students in underperforming schools, only a small percentage of eligible students participate in these programs.

Jan 22, 2009
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Final Report on State and Local Implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act Finds Parents Largely Unaware of Options

A key aim of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) is to provide school choice or supplemental educational services to predominantly low-income parents whose children are attending Title I schools identified for improvement, but in recent years only a small fraction of families have taken advantage of these options.

Jan 19, 2009
Research Brief

Research Brief

Title I School Choice and Supplemental Educational Services Under No Child Left Behind: Progress Toward Implementation

This research brief summarizes the progress that has been made in implementing the school choice and supplemental educational services options of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

Mar 27, 2008
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Report

Miscommunication Hindered Student Participation in Programs Created by NCLB

Student participation in school choice programs authorized by the No Child Left Behind Act was hindered because parents did not receive clear and timely communication from schools.

Feb 25, 2008
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Report

Assessing Teacher Quality Under No Child Left Behind

A central goal of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) is to ensure that every child is taught by a highly qualified teacher. Most teachers meet their states requirements, but it is uncertain if some states' standards are sufficiently high.

Aug 17, 2007
Research Brief

Research Brief

Do Title I School Choice and Supplemental Educational Services Affect Student Achievement?

This research brief summarizes an analysis of the two educational options provided under the No Child Left Behind Act to students in Title I schools that are identified for improvement: school choice and supplemental educational services.

Jul 2, 2007
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Students Benefit from Supplemental Education Under No Child Left Behind

Students in underperforming schools generally made statistically significant gains in math and reading after participating in supplemental educational services such as tutoring and remediation.

Jun 21, 2007
Journal Article

Journal Article

The Same High Standards for Migrant Students: Holding Title I Schools Accountable

Examines how the federal Migrant Education Program (MEP) is helping migrant students succeed in school and meet academically challenging standards, and whether states and districts are including migrant students in standards-based reforms.

Dec 31, 2001
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Evaluation and Reform: The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Title I

This case study in policy research examines the role of evaluation in the governance and practice of federal education programs.

Dec 31, 1973
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Scott Naftel

Senior Quantitative Analyst
Education M.A. in public administration, University of Alabama; B.A. in political science, University of Alabama

RAND Topic:
Title I (Elementary and Secondary Education Act)

Topic Synonyms:
ESEA Title 1;
ESEA Title I;
Title 1 (Elementary and Secondary Education Act)