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Peer reviewedAldridge, Jerry – Childhood Education, 2004
Today, many classroom teachers are busy preparing for standardized tests. The No Child Left Behind Act encourages such behavior. Little time is left to devote to subjects that previously were considered a vital part of the curriculum, such as social studies, physical education, art, and music. Needless to say, if these subjects have taken a back…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Teaching Methods, Standardized Tests, Service Learning
