[Salvation]

If this is indeed happening in Florida, I would like to see it happening in other states as well. You are so right about adjusting plans and activities down -- hence the term: dumbing down!

[summer]

Yes, it is indeed happening. And, I look forward to seeing the first school district financially penalized, because I know they are ALL going to try to get away with social promotion again. And, it is just terrible to do that to students (and, also terrible for teachers, quite frankly).

[Clara Lou]

It's already going on in Texas. "Whole Language" is out the window in many, if not most, districts. Ours went back to phonics several years back-- never should have left phonics. Students who failed the 3rd grade reading test were to be held back this coming school year, but fear is overwhelming everyone involved, so, they will be held back in 2003.