No Child Left Behind

When

The No Children Left Behind Act was passed by Congress with

bipartisan support in December 2001 and signed into law by President
George W. Bush on January 8th, 2002.
Who

Passed by: Congress and President George W. Bush

Affected: Public primary and secondary schools, students, teachers, and

parents
What

Increased federal regulation of state school systems where states are

required to administer yearly tests in order to raise scores of all students
to a level defined as “proficient” or higher, by 2014.

It affects what students are taught, the tests they take, the training of
their teachers and the way money is spent on education.
Where

All public schools across the United States of America

Why

Its goal was to level the playing field for students who are
disadvantaged, including:
● Students in poverty
● Minorities
● Students receiving special education services
● Those who speak and understand limited or no English
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How

George W. Bush wanted to raise the expectations in public schools