... governed by and has adopted a wide range of laws and policies that include provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation of the staff, parents and students. "The Bill of student's rights and responsibilities guarantees the right to a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, harassment, and bigotry, freedom of expression, and person and due process without ... in public high schools report regularly hearing homophobic remarks and 45% of gay boys and 20 % of lesbians surveyed were victims of verbal and physical assaults in secondary schools (Rus...

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... , it is thought that tests help produce a world-class education by encouraging students to reach their full potential, improving our collective productivity, and reestablishing our competitiveness on a global scale (Madaus & Russell, 2010). Another cause of the problem is that these tests are poorly designed and don't measure what they should. The NCLB legislation from the Bush administration promised that all children ... a time when it can least afford it. The indirect effects of funding standardized testing are staggering, considering that these government programs are funded through ...

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