Nobody Left Behind

There is a great need for this book!<br>-<b>Mary Allan</b> 2004 California Teacher of the Year</p><P><i>Sometimes tests prove very little and somebody gets left behind even when they'rethinking.</p><P></i>Since standardized testing became a priority for schools nine-year-old JefferyTaylor's academic life has become pure torture. He suffers from a condition called testanxiety: when he takes a test his stomach aches his eyes hurt he feels like his headis going to blow up and at times he visibly trembles.</p><P>Jeff's active imagination hasn't helped his success at school either-especially if he'sdrawing when he's supposed to be working on other subjects. But schoolwork is nothis only problem. His classmate Matt Huggins is a real pest and Jeff and his bestfriend Terry are growing apart. But Jeff is delighted when he meets a new friend whohelps him to face his academic challenges.</p><P>Testing is a tremendous issue in schools today. It can have a lasting effect on fundingas schools balance the need to meet accountability standards with the desire toprovide learning to students. But most importantly it can result in test anxiety whichhas a lasting effect on children. In Nobody Left Behind author Deanna Enos usesstorytelling as an example of how to begin a dialogue between children teachers andparents concerning this important subject.</p><P>* Discussion Questions<br>* Activities for Art and Writing<br>* Test Taker Tips</p>