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Hello. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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President Bush signed into law on January 8th the No Child Left Behind Act. This piece of legislation is intended to overhaul the education system and to make sure that all children meet certain standards within the school system. Individual states have now had time to digest the text of the law and what it means for them. Producer Tai Freligh has more. |
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SOT President Bush, Bush in NH 2:47:25 We have an important mission overseas and we've got an important mission at home. And we must make sure to never lose sight of this mission. And that's to make sure every single child, every child, receives a first class education. TRACK President Bush made those comments on a trip to New Hampshire earlier this year. That morning, he signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act. It requires sweeping reforms of the education system. The ultimate goal is for students to achieve 100% proficiency on state academic standards in reading and math at the end of twelve years. Some key aspects of the program are accountability and consequence. Accountability involves yearly testing and progress reports. STANDUP1 Right now NH schools test for reading and math in the third grade. They also test reading, math and science in the 6th and 10th grades. Under No Child Left Behind, reading and math will be tested in three through eight, starting in 2005-2006. A few years after that, science wil be tested once in elementary, middle and high school. TRACK Each state will set its own standards and establish guidelines for gauging Adequate Yearly Progress, or AYP. These yearly benchmarks will measure how well schools are doing. Consequence comes into play when schools fail to meet Adequate Yearly Progress. Students in schools that fail to meet AYP for two years in a row have the option of choosing a different school. The cost of transportation is paid for by the failing district. Three years of failure means students can receive supplemental services such as tutoring or summer classes. In the worst case scenario, schools that fail despite help can be closed or reconstituted as a charter school. The Act also outlines requirements for teachers and teachers aids to be highly qualified by the 2005-2006 school year. Highly qualified is defined as holding a 4-year degree, having a certificate or license from the state, and demonstrating competence, as determined by the state. Meeting the extensive requirements set forth in the law has been challenging for educators and legislators. SOT Rep. Neal Kurk, , Tape 5 2:28:00 The assumption behind this law seems to be that the schools are responsible for educating the child. If we have good teachers, if we implement testing programs, if we institute scientifically-based reading programs, wonderful things will happen. When this law was being passed, did anyone look at the other part of the equation, and that is the responsibility of the parents and the children for their education? TRACK That’s one question national education experts grappled with at a recent forum in Concord. SOT Gary Huggins, Education Leaders Council, Tape 5 2:32:15 You give parents choices and you give parents information about how schools are performing, that's how you get parents involved. **BUTT** SOT Gary HugginsTape 5 2:32:52 I think this is a parent-friendly approach and invites parental involvement, but you're right, it shouldn't be assumed that this is the end because you've gotta have that to make it work. TRACK A point of contention throughout the day was federal versus local control. SOT Dave Shrieve, National Conference of State Legislatures, Tape 4 1:38:38 Now we have a federal definition of what adequate is. I guarantee you that every lawyer that deals with these issues across the country, and I've already talked to a couple of them, is salivating at the prospect of going to a federal judge and saying, this state does not have an equitable education finance formula and this state does not have an adequate one based on the new provisions of federal law which now define what AYP is in education. This could make Claremont look like summer camp. SOT Bill Lucia, U.S. Dept. of Education, Tape 4 2:03:08 His earlier comments were contradictory when he mentioned the Claremont case because he talked about a federal definition of adequate yearly progress which is actually not correct. The states in the law No Child Left Behind define adequate yearly progress. TRACK The forum was an opportunity to raise questions about the fine print of the legislation, including teacher certification standards. SOT Rep. Rodeschin, , Tape 5 2:13:15 How serious are you in trying to get rid of some of those barriers because these people have worked in those fields for twenty or thirty years. They want a career change and I know they might need some help in teaching, but why the hoops that they have to follow now? SOT Bill Lucia Tape 5 2:15:38 What the rules are, are what you make them to be here, you all, you vote on those, your colleagues, people in this room, people in this building and it's something you all need to re-evaluate of what you believe a qualified teacher needs to look like and to be certified to operate in a qualified manner in this state. SOT Kathy Holt, Londonderry School District, Tape 6 3:07:18 Students failing to make AYP for two consecutive years may transfer to any other public school in the district. Is that the student that fails to make AYP or is it the school and then any child in that school? SOT Jill Manise, Council of Chief State School Officers, Tape 6 3:07:30 It's the school that fails to make AYP and first the students with needs have the opportunity to transfer out and then everybody does. TRACK Jill Manise represents one of many different national groups trying to help states better understand the law and its implications. SOT Gary Huggins Tape 2 46:03 One of the things that we find most positive about NCLB is that it changes the federal role from a philosophy focused on regulations and process to a process focused on results for children. SOT Dave Shrieve Tape 3 1:23:05 There are a lot of states where the requirement for hiring a teacher is the old mirror test . You know you put the old mirror up under the nostril because they're so desperate to get teachers into the profession and keep 'em there. If they fog it up, they're hired. You know, we really think if you raise the standard for hiring quality teachers, which again is an admirable goal, you're going to have fiscal consequences as well. TRACK Everyone agreed that implimentation of the standards would be difficult, but not impossible. Dewayne Matthews is with the Education Commission of the States. They are an organization that works with state policymakers and educators to improve scholastic performance. SOT Dewayne Matthews, Education Commission of the States, Tape 7 3:26:29 We find very few people who object philosophically to what is contained in the legislation, to the notion of dramatically raising standards and improving performance and not leaving any child behind. That principal is very solid. The devil is in the details, as you well know, and figuring out how to do it and how to do it in a way that is consistent with the progress you are indeed making and doesn't undermine your efforts is, of course, the challenge. SOT Gary Huggins Tape 2 58:29 In it's implementation there's a lot of work to do. It's one of those things as is typical of any law you know it can be lost in it's implementation. We have to stay true to the spirit of this law, we have to stay true to the principles. Like in Reading First, like in the choice principals in supplemental services for instance. There has to be an educational bottom line that provides for children what they need to succeed. TRACK Despite the hardships ahead, the Granite State has a good head start. SOT Jennifer Manise Tape 6 2:41:06 You didn't get any sort of notification from the government saying that after April of this year that you were not in compliance and that they were taking away funds. You were in compliance and as long as you continue with the path that you've set and agreed to with the federal government, you will continue to receive those funds. So that's good news and I feel like you've made a lot of progress and you need to give yourself a pat on the back. STANDUP2 The conversation has just begun as legislators start to work with school districts across the state. The devil IS in the details and working these out is part of the hard work ahead. In Concord, this is Tai Freligh for NH Outlook. |
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Here in New Hampshire ten schools are considered to be "failing" under the No Child Left Behind Act. Recently, we talked with a teacher, a school superintendent and - the New Hampshire Commissioner of Education - Nick Donohue - to get their perspectives on the impact of the new law. We began by asking the Commissioner why ten schools here in the granite state are "failing." |
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For more information about No Child Left Behind and the state of New Hampshire's plan you can visit the New Hampshire department of education at ed-dot-state-dot-nh-dot-us. |
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From celebrating scottish history at New England's largest scottish festival to "putting" for paws for homeless pets. There's something for everyone in this week's calendar of events. |
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Edinburg Express Scottish Dinner Trains\Sept 12 -15\North Woodstock\800-358-7268 NH 300 NASCAR Winston Cup Weekend\Sept 12 -15\Loudon\603-783-4931 27th Annual NH Highland Games\Sept 13 -15\Lincoln\800-358-7268 Glendi 2002 Greek Festival\Sept 13 -15\Manchester\603-622-9113 Rochester Fair\Sept 13 -21\Rochester\603-332-6585 Monadnock Music Opera Gala\Sept 14\Peterborough\603-924-7610 Tim Sample\Sept 14\Manchester\603-668-5588 Turku: Nomads of the Silk Road\Sept 14\Plymouth\603-535-ARTS Bark In The Park - Pet Expo\Sept 14\North Conway\603-356-5701 DaPonte String Quartet\Sept 14\Tamworth Village\603-323-8104 NH Agricultural Day\Sept 14\Bethlehem\603-444-6228 Keene Music Festival\Sept 14\Keene\603-352-2996 Drawing in the Galleries for Kids\Sept 14\Manchester\603-669-6144 ext 108 Putt for Paws Golf Tournament\Sept 14 Check-in begins at noon\The Links at Outlook, S Berwick, ME\603-749-5322 Annual Book Sale\Sept 14-15\Plainfield\603-675-6866 "The Pirate Adventure" - A Cornfield Maze Adventure\Sept 14 - Oct 31\Blue Moon Berry Farm - Warner \603-456-3822 Country Fairs On The Bay\Sept 15\Alton\603-293-8955 A Joyful Noise - "Sounding Brass and Tinkling Cymbal"\Sept 15\Charlestown\603-826-3814 An Evening of Yankee Humor\Sept 16\Goffstown\603-497-2489 Flamenco Vivo! Carlota Santana\Sept 19\Keene\603-358-2168 "At What Price Freedom?"\Sept 19\Nackey S Loeb School of Communication - Manchester\603-627-0005 |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - We'll have a post-primary political roundup from the State Capitol. |
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That's it for this edition of our program. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, I'm Ally McNair. Thanks for joining us. We'll see you next time on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. We'll have a post-primary political roundup from the State Capitol. Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Monday on New Hampshire Outlook, getting from here to there in the Granite State. the debate over the i-93 expansion project. plus the Loudon experience. Monday at 10 on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook, getting from here to there in the Granite State. the debate over the i-93 expansion project. plus the Loudon experience. Tonight at 10 on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:9/11/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 7:55 In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included a report and discussion on the implications of President Bush's no child left behind education act. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Tai freligh NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep Neal Kurk\R - District 5 Gary Huggins\Education Leaders Council Dave Shrieve\Natl Conf of State Legislatures Bill Lucia\US Dept of Education Rep Beverly Rodeschin\R - District 4 Kathy Holt\Londonderry School District Jill Manise\Council of Chief State School Officers Dewayne Matthews\Ed Commission of the States |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:9/11/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: |
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As our children settle into their back to school a routines, a lucky few will have some good summer memories from a 4 week program they attended in Keene. The Moving Company Dance Center there was alive with 60 nine to fifteen year olds, all involved in a multi-arts program called Creative Arts at Keene. It is a partnership among the Dance Center, Acting Out, the Colonial Theater, Keene Institute of Music, and the city of Keene Youth Services Division. The program is designed to expose young people to new ways of expressing themselves through the arts. Chip Neal has the story. |
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The Moving Company was one of two New Hampshire organizations to receive a Natioinal Endowment for the arts grant for this kind of work with teens. Portsmouth's Music Hall was the other recipient for a similar program with the Portsmouth Middle School and their Alternative School. |