"I have personally witnessed the unfairness of the NCLB's mandates on my students. The frustration caused by unnecessary testing was evident when my eighth-grade special needs students were forced to take the state tests. These students had worked so hard all year long to be mainstreamed in the regular class and had performed well. Their confidence soared. However, when they were subjected to the mandated state testing, the frustration soared! Imagine their discouragement when their below-average test scores were distributed. Is it fair to them or the school to have these test scores count against them and the school?

"Our ESL students are also unfairly tested and their test scores do not reflect their ability or potential. I feel that NCLB only has a negative impact on our students."

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