FOXX JOINS PRESIDENT BUSH AS HE HIGHLIGHTED SUCCESSES OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT

Wednesday October 18, 2006

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Frohlich
202-225-2071

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Today, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) joined President Bush at the Waldo C. Falkener Elementary School in Greensboro, North Carolina as he highlighted the successes of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and how it has assisted in the quality of education at Falkener Elementary school.

“I was pleased to join President Bush today as he highlighted the successes of the No Child Left Behind Act, as well as congratulate the progress of Falkener Elementary School’s faculty and students. It is important that we pay close attention to providing the best education. A strong education is paramount in helping children build a bright future.” commented Foxx.

The first year that Waldo C. Falkener was tested under the NCLB the scores were low and the school had fallen short of the standards for progress. Falkener Elementary took a number of steps to improve results by using federal funding to pay for new laboratories, teacher collaboration, research and professional development as well as tougher accountability measures. They increased their focus on results and implemented a “Saturday Academy” for students in need of extra assistance. Through these efforts Falkener Elementary has met NCLB standards for three years in a row, exemplifying the progress and the success of the program.

“I fully support the President’s statement that state and local government should be in control of education policies and that the federal government’s limited responsibility lies in providing incentives and accountability. As a member of the Education and Workforce Committee, I look forward to continue working with President Bush on strong education initiatives and focusing on the goals of the No Child Left Behind Act,” Foxx concluded.

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