If Schools Fail to Demonstrate That Their Students Are Making

question 23

Short Answer

If schools fail to demonstrate that their students are making ____________ under NCLB, then sanctions are applied.

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Definitions:

Brain Volume

The total space occupied by the brain, which can be used as an indicator of brain health and development.

Cortical Myelination

The process of myelin formation around neurons in the cerebral cortex, which improves the efficiency of neural signal transmission.

Highest Mental Functions

refer to cognitive abilities that involve complex thinking, reasoning, and understanding, such as problem-solving, decision-making, and language comprehension.

Apoptosis

Genetically programmed cell death.