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No Child Left Behind moves Forward

More than five years ago we said that all kids in America should get a quality education to help prepare them for college and the workforce.  But so that no child gets ‘left behind’ we need to ensure that our schools and teachers have access to the necessary resources they need to effectively teach children in our diverse communities.

With bipartisan support, Congress passed the No Child Left Behind Act with the intent to challenge schools to enhance learning in the classroom and improve overall student achievement.  Since its enactment in 2002, teachers, principals and superintendents across the country have been working with unprecedented determination to show they don't subscribe to the view that some children should be written off.  

While the new law has yielded limited successes within the education system, many educators cite concerns regarding lack of funding and achievement gaps between disadvantaged students and their peers, among other concerns.

This year, Congress is slated to reauthorize the NCLB law.  

Making sure that students succeed in the classroom is the best way to make sure they succeed in life.  While recognizing that NCLB has had its fair share of growing pains over the past 5 years, we are finding our way through this. I look forward to continuing to work with local educators and state officials as Congress considers the next step on education policy.          

Posted by Congressman Phil English (PA - 03) (08-24-2007, 12:01 PM) filed under HRPC Member

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