Georgia bucks the national trends on school performance under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, according to a new report. Unlike most states, the Center on Education Policy says fewer Georgia schools are facing the stiffest sanctions under the law. The number of Georgia schools taking last resort measures to improve fell from 51 in 2004 to 46 last year. But the report from says the drop could be because Georgia sets the bar too low for what is considered proficient.
(Associated Press)
(Associated Press)
