After two years of Michelle Rhee's efforts is education better in Washington, DC? We try to find out In our tenth episode in this series.
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Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: Episode 10 - Testing Michelle Rhee
Change in Chattanooga: The Program
An school district in Chattanooga, TN was stunned to find that nine of its schools were in the bottom 20. This program follows what they did to fix things, and whether it worked.
Is Excellence Enough?
Can a school be 'outstanding' and 'in need of improvement' at the same time? Apparently so.
Gifted Education: The Program
Programs for gifted students are disappearing in districts because of budget cuts, shifting priorities and, some allege, because of the federal "No Child Left Behind" act.
Testing Matthew
There are more than 7 million students with special needs. And all special education programs have to adhere to the strict standards set forth by NCLB.
School Battle
Not all schools believe they fall under the jurisdiction of No Child Left Behind. Rural states are among those who feel the law doesn't pertain to them.
Report Card: Reading First
The "Reading First" program provides nearly one billion dollars to improve reading in schools with large numbers of poor children.

