The new law reflects a remarkable consensus-first articulated in the President's No Child Left Behind framework-on how to improve the performance of America's elementary and secondary schools while at the same time ensuring that no child is trapped in a failing school. The NCLB Act, which reauthorizes the ESEA, incorporates the principles and strategies proposed by President Bush. These include INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY for States, school districts, and schools; GREATER CHOICE FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS, particularly those attending low-performing schools; MORE FLEXIBILITY for States and local educational agencies (LEAs) in the use of Federal education dollars; and a stronger emphasis on reading, especially for our youngest children. |