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Using information from Chapter 1 and the “A Guide to No Child Left Behind” article, identify the mandates of the No Child Left Behind Act that affect English language learners (ELLs). Compare the drop-out rate of students in the United States and students in the state in which you live. How do you think the waiver will affect the current drop-out rate in the United States and your state of residence? How will any changes to the No Child Left Behind Act affect ELLs?  NCLB & ELLsHi class,According to Syrja, "Studies by Thomas and Collier have confirmed that efforts at rapid acquisition of a new language have detrimental effects on the long-term success of ELLs. While students in English immersion classes may acquire language and reclassify more quickly, those gains quickly disappear when they reach middle and high school and the cognitive demands of school increase dramatically" (2011, p.12).  How does this statement relate to NCLB?  For this discussion posting, make sure you review the scoring rubric below and refer to both the NCLB article and the course text in your post for full credit.  Let me know if you have any questions.JulieWeek 1: DQ1: What’s Next for English Language Learners?______/4Explain in detail 2 of the NCLB mandates that affect ELLs_____/1Compare the dropout rate in your state with the U.S.  How will the waiver affect your state and others?______/1How will any changes to the No Child Left Behind Act affect ELLs?_____/.8Cite the course text and NCLB article at least once in your writing.  Check for accurate APA citing, grammar/spelling_____/.4Respond to 2 peers' postings with quality responses: 1____ 2_________/.8Check out the Discussion Forum rubric tab to help guide your writing style  Be sure to respond to 2 peers.  Think about Bloom’s Taxonomy.  How can you help your classmates operate at a higher level of understanding?Don't forget to cite in your post and at the end, like this:Piper, T. (2015). Language, learning, and culture: English language learning in today’s schools. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.Hefling, K. (2012, February 10). A guide to No Child Left Behind. The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved from http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/world/53489495-68/states-law-schools-education.html.cspSyrja, R.C. (2011). How to reach and teach English language learners: Practical strategies to ensure success. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass