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Education Law in Dire Need of New Name

Ridicule of No Child Left Behind prompts search

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 23, 2009 7:58 AM CST

(Newser) – No Child Left Behind has become “the most negative brand in America,” says a congressman, and new Education Secretary Arne Duncan says it’s time for a new name for the law. Educators and jokesters alike are trying their hand at rebranding, the... Read full story »

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