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No Child Left Behind

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      In 2002, President Bush signed the bipartisan No Child Left Behind Act also known as (NCLB).      On January 8, 2002, the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 was passed by Congress. This federal law contains the most sweeping changes to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) since it was enacted in 1965. NCLB also has made the federal role in education more prominent than ever.      The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replaces No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Instead of a universal accountability system for all states,  ESSA gave states the flexibility to develop accountability systems that best measure student success in their respective states .      Criticisms of No Child Left Behind   faced many criticisms after its implementation . One major concern was its focus on high-stakes testing and the pressure on schools to raise test scores. Critics argued that this led to teachers “teaching to the te...

Suvivor Of Suicide

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 The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) works to eliminate the stigma of suicide, educate the community about the warning signs of suicide, and ultimately reduce the rate of suicide in the state of Tennessee. Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN)  Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255         Crisis Text Line: 741741 * SOS Groups - Survivor of Suicide Brochure * "Out-of-the Shadows" - Bimonthly Newsletter for Survivors * TSPN monthly regional meetings * Advocacy * Postvention Assistance      - Technical assistance in the best practices for schools, businesses, agencies, etc.      -  Postvention - Prevention Training * Resource Directories * Access to:      - Online Survivor Support (20 +)      - National organization * Other technical assistance & questions Central Office Location: 1321 Murfreesboro Pike, #155, Nashville, TN 37217 Office Phone: 615-297-...