21.   It would be a mistake to abandon remedial programs entirely, as some critics demand.

22.   KCMSD schools received an AAA rating eight years ago, and the present remedial programs have been in place for seven years.

23.   Many districts are following a recent trend of mandatory remedial programs in math and reading.

24.   Money alotted for the Title I remedial program for disadvantaged students could not be transfered out, but other funds could be added to the program.

25.   On Monday, the court withdrew that deference, making it harder to justify remedial contracting programs in court.

26.   Remedial reading programs have grown dramatically, while grouping students based on their reading skills has declined.

27.   She also wants the state to require three years of math in high school instead of the current two, and to fund after-school and summer remedial programs.

28.   Sales said the district also could seek additional legislation to provide more money to fund the remedial programs.

29.   Similar remedial programs at the other colleges are also in jeopardy.

30.   Some proposals, like limiting remediation to community colleges and using vouchers to foster competition among remedial programs, clearly need more discussion.