Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20100210:17:55:00
Achievement. one of the biggest criticisms of the laws that reads now there is no national test standard. >> here is the problem the way no child left behind works. it says all kids have to get to, quote, proficiency but lets each state define proficiency as they see fit. unfortunately, many states have defined that down. >> reporter: the result, students are not making the grade. the test known as the national assessment progress report card showed eighth grade math scores increased but only marginally. fourth graders made no progress at all. other tests show no change in achievement gaps. di...