Ten years after President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law on Jan. 8, 2002, NCLB is now overdue for reauthorization in Congress. Bipartisan in its origins but controversial in its execution, NCLB, which is the latest version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, expanded the federal role in education and targeted improving the achievement of disadvantaged students. To reflect on the law’s anniversary, the °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Commentary editors asked a range of K-12 education leaders, politicians, teachers, and child advocates for their thoughts. This package also includes links to °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳’s coverage over the decade, readers’ comments, and a glossary of selected NCLB terms.
Education
Perspectives on the No Child Left Behind Act
In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the No Child Left Behind Act, °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Commentary asked leaders in the K-12 community to consider the law’s impact.
Education
NCLB: Perspectives on the Law
In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the No Child Left Behind Act, °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Commentary asked leaders in the K-12 community to consider the law’s impact.
Federal
Opinion
NCLB Lessons
Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., says that while NCLB has been a noble experiment, most decisions about education should be local.
Federal
Opinion
NCLB: A Landmark Law for Children
The No Child Left Behind Act marked a major step forward for school reform, Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., writes.