Two schools disagree on whether operating under the new No Child Left Behind Act is best for their student's growth or not. The first school has students take less tests and teaches many subjects equally, however, certain students seem to excel more than others. The second school, although more focused on helping all students reach proficiency, limits time on subjects other than math and reading. These schools represent the old school systems versus the new systems which are under the No Child Left Behind Act, a policy affecting schools across the nation, undetermined if it's for the better or the worse. In an effort to appease both sides of the policy, a bill, called the Miller Bill, was passed in 2013; this bill reformed the most objected
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The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is an educational program designed to help all students succeed. In order to ensure that every student meets “the same goals” and is “prepared for the challenges of higher education”, NCLB sets strict education standards for schools to enforce (Rich and Geier 4). These targets that schools reach toward help students of all backgrounds grow and reach toward goals themselves, aiding them in their success. Although public opinion differs on the Act, the government was less divided when voting. In fact, the Act passed by a vote of 87-10 of the Senate and by a vote of 381-41 from the House of Representatives ("No Child"). Because the Act passed with little disagreement, the government must see obvious benefits that would come into the education system as a result of NCLB. Additionally, to satisfy the needs of different schools, revisions to the Act have been made since its introduction. Some changes that have been made include creating special tests for students with limited English or learning disabilities and eases the penalties that schools may face for not reaching their goals ("No Child"). Revising the policy in these ways makes NCLB more personalized on a school to school basis and settles arguments around its flaws. Nevertheless, problems with the NCLB policy have been used to debate its effectiveness despite the benefits it
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is an educational program designed to help all students succeed. In order to ensure that every student meets “the same goals” and is “prepared for the challenges of higher education”, NCLB sets strict education standards for schools to enforce (Rich and Geier 4). These targets that schools reach toward help students of all backgrounds grow and reach toward goals themselves, aiding them in their success. Although public opinion differs on the Act, the government was less divided when voting. In fact, the Act passed by a vote of 87-10 of the Senate and by a vote of 381-41 from the House of Representatives ("No Child"). Because the Act passed with little disagreement, the government must see obvious benefits that would come into the education system as a result of NCLB. Additionally, to satisfy the needs of different schools, revisions to the Act have been made since its introduction. Some changes that have been made include creating special tests for students with limited English or learning disabilities and eases the penalties that schools may face for not reaching their goals ("No Child"). Revising the policy in these ways makes NCLB more personalized on a school to school basis and settles arguments around its flaws. Nevertheless, problems with the NCLB policy have been used to debate its effectiveness despite the benefits it