Havre trustees question federal education plan

When Havre School Board members met Tuesday night for their annual planning session, one thing was clear: Trustees, administrators and parents alike face a daunting task implementing the strict requirements of No Child Left Behind, President Bush's sweeping educational policy.

During the four-hour session, school board members discussed their concerns with Havre Public Schools Superintendent Kirk Miller. They expressed misgivings about the policy's test-based approach, suggested ideas for communicating the upcoming changes to parents, and said they are confident that Havre educators and studen...