"I teach in one of the many Title I schools in Newport. More than half of my students are on free or reduced lunch and come from single parent homes.

"NCLB has had a devastating effect on our school curriculum because many students did not meet standards on our state English and math tests.

"The demands of NCLB to provide remedial classes and additional support have forced the school system to shift funds. Our course offerings have dwindled and there are few choices for our students. Gone are whole-child classes such as advanced art, fashion design, Asian studies, and chorus.

"The schools can't do it alone. Local systems simply cannot provide all that NCLB requires. The federal government must fund NCLB/ESEA to fulfill the promise to provide quality education for our students."

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