No Child Left Behind Act

Impact of the "No Child Left Behind Act" in California Schools

The Federal "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001" which President Bush signed into law in January 2002, has been an issue of debate across the country for the last two years. Its impact on public education has varied from state to state.

According to the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001," every state must annually test all students in grades 3 through 8 in math and reading by 2005, and in science by 2007 (http://www.greatschools.net/cgibin/showarticle/CA/205/improve).

Moreover states must "demonstrate adequate yearly progress toward learning standards for all groups of students," including the economically disadvantaged, racial and ethnic groups, disabled students such as physically or mentally challenged, and those students who are limited in the English language (http://www.greatschools.net/cgibin/showarticle/CA/205/improve).The goal of the NCLB is to achieve 100% proficiency for all students within twelve years...
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