He said the union is getting out information to parents and members and holding workshops — beginning with one in Queens on May 29 — to train members on how to ensure that special - needs students aren't shortchanged as a result of the policy changes. (uft.org)
As a result of these policy changes, the share of students taking the regular CMT declined substantially. (ctvoices.org)
The «improved test results» that they education reforms tout are simply the result of policy changes that allowed these schools to skim off students that are less poor, have fewer language barriers, need fewer special education services or display fewer behavioral problems. (jonathanpelto.com)