Raleigh Schools leaders and teachers may be divided on the effectiveness of nationally mandated requirements. But theyre obligated to adhere to them. On January 8, 2002, the No Child Left Behind Act was signed into law. Built on four principles,
1.accountability for results,
2.more choices for parents,
3.greater local control and flexibility,
4.and using teaching methods based on scientific research,
the act was intended to unite schools and school systems across the nation with one common goal; educate our children to the best of our ability.
In 2007, a new NCLB Act was set before the legislature, intending to reauthorize the guidelines set forth in the original law. Adhering to this new law, Raleigh Schools are doing all they can to ensure that no child gets left behind. In a statement made in July of 2006, Education Secretary Margaret Spellings had this to say:
“The NCLB Act of 2007 strikes a strong balance between preserving the fundamental accountability that is helping students improve, and responding to legitimate concerns raised by parents and educators.”
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