Students that have adapted, whether it is for cultural reasons or because an another style was better suited for the subject, may continue to show higher achievement even in future classrooms that do not implement the teaching styles that have been found to be ideal for achievement levels. Future research should also look to see if teaching styles beyond the recommendations of No Child Left Behind can acquire the improvement in achievement NCLB seeks.
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