So what ARE the benefits to NCLB?

Of course there are always two sides of a story. NCLB is no special case. There are some benefits to NCLB that have emerged from the law. Below are some:

• The creation of a revised reading curricula to assist lower level readers
• More reading materials made available for student access
• Hire new staff that better meets the needs of the students

• Reassignment of existing instructional staff that is capable
• Hiring of reading/writing specialists
• Hiring of reading/writing coaches
• Reassignment of reading specialists to meet student needs
• More access to professional development

So NCLB does have its perks but too often, schools cannot afford to restaff, buy new materials, pay for specialized instruction etc. If the school does not meet AYP, they do not receive ANY additional funding for that school year. So then, how does the state expect schools to pay for these sorts of accomodations especially in an economy like this one?