Under the law, schools must show not only that their overall student body is making «adequate yearly progress» on state tests, but also that a sufficient percentage of certain subgroups of students are likewise proficient. (edweek.org)
To make adequate yearly progress, or AYP, under the federal law, schools and districts must meet annual targets for the percentage of students who score at least at the proficient level on state reading and mathematics tests, both for the student population as a whole and for certain subgroups of students. (edweek.org)
Both reviews conclude there is possible evidence for the effectiveness of mindfulness in children, however, effect sizes are smaller than in adult samples, and studies in certain subgroups of psychopathology are lacking. (link.springer.com)