If the child is not left behind how else will he learn anything? He will surely be left behind and be behind for the rest of his life! I think it's a govt monopoly and it does not work!
2006-09-02 11:12:10 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
What i mean by this is this act has no funds raised so how will this child get extra tutoring? there are no after school programs that come with this act. YOu teachers out there..do you care about the children and give them tutoring? or just let them go to the next grade without them knowing basic math and science? how will this child even end up in college? he or she won;t have a chance.
2006-09-03 05:33:56 · update #1
YES!! No child is left behind UNless there is a disability. Special ed funds are is being cut, because it costs too much $$$. This is ONE of his worst programs. It's all about $$ and not about the children.
2006-09-02 11:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think SOMETHING had to be done & this is a step in the right direction....maybe not a perfect step but at least it's an attempt. I do NOT like the fact that in the school in our neighborhood the school is, as early as 1st grade mostly "teaching to the test". But I believe that was for state funds?
Did anyone see "Stupid in America" Friday night (on 20/20)? If so OR if you have a child in most any public school it's clear something must be done. More & more $$$ has been thrown at schools & IT HAS NOT HELPED yet they whine "we need more money"....that is crap! They need to be on their toes from competition.
So, to answer the question - NO - NCLBA is NOT the stupidest thing I ever heard.
ONE of the stupidest things I've ever heard is the idea that folks should have TENURE...what other profession does that? After that point, teachers have NO MOTIVATION to be good teachers.
2006-09-03 01:14:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow. how ironic, i just concluded a discussion on the subject for my ECD 160 [child develop. & behavior] class (not to mention, i work in the public school system)....
Stronger Accountability for Results- Schools are being put to the test, literally. The NCLB
act implements a system in which schools are graded on performance. Those that do not
get good marks, so to speak, have to provide supplemental services such as tutoring.
The same could potentially be forced to revamp their system entirely if inadequate
progress persists for 5 years.
More Freedom for States and Communities- The NCLB program gives both the states and
individual school districts the right to use government funding as they see fit, per their
own needs and those of their students.
Proven Education Methods- The NCLB attempts to determine the effectiveness of
educational programs and practices based upon the findings of the scientific research
they conduct, emphasizing the use of these specific programs in our school systems
nationally.
More Choices for Parents- Parents are given the opportunity to transfer their children to
better performing schools under specific circumstances, transportation arrangements
having to be made by the system.
I do not believe the claims made by and procedures set forth in the NCLB are attainable.
more freedom...[While this concept makes sense-who better to assess the needs of our
children than those working with them directly?- Whose to say the appropriate funds will
make it where they really need to go? While teachers without a doubt deserve a pay
increase, will too much take away from the students' needs and resources? It's a thin line
and a delicate balance to uphold.]
proven methods...[The problem? What works for one child, or one community for that
matter may or may not be the best suited curriculum for another group of children. We
all learn differently. Programs should be tailored to best suit the needs of students and
implemented accordingly.]
more choices...[This may be a deterrent for schools to make low marks. They'd want to
ensure students do well to avoid the hassle of having to expand transportation. or.... It
could be seen as adding to the problems of over crowding schools that are full enough as
it is.]
yeah, i'm NOT a fan.
2006-09-02 19:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by xmissamericax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think its right either... for several reasons... first, there are children left behind because the teachers have to teach so much to keep the regular kids on track. Also, the smarter kids have to wait for the regular kids to catch up with them when they could be doing more and getting ahead. It basically keeps the norm good but not the minorities of ESE, below grade level, and above grade level, approx. 45% of all students...
2006-09-02 18:54:56 · answer #4 · answered by jasonrichard08 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The theory behind it all is a good one. It has absolutely nothing to do with leaving the child behind a grade, like to repeat it. It has to do with making sure all schools, teachers, and children are held accountable for education. However, the method Bush is trying to put together to get this all done is ridiculous....and impossible to say the least.
2006-09-02 18:18:55 · answer #5 · answered by baby_girl_1219 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think its a good thing for education, by no child left behind they mean they won't leave them behind on their education. Its actually what barbara bush worked on not george bush. Anything that helps improve the education in this country i'm supportive of, being a teacher I have to.
2006-09-02 18:18:38 · answer #6 · answered by Sky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the point in "no child left behind" is to learn even if u learn at a different pace. not everyone learns the same. they have lots of other types of classes, not no is going to fail. i dont agree with everything that bush does but this is one of the good things. u really should about things before u say that they r stupid.
2006-09-02 18:21:53 · answer #7 · answered by "big dogs wife" 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher I don't think that the NCLB Act is really that bad. I do though however think it needs some adjusting. It is really working to get students to be accountable and not to leave certain students to fend for themselves. It is also making teacher who don't do anything accountable for sitting around and not teaching. As I said before I think it needs some adjusting, but I still think it is a good plan.
2006-09-02 18:40:46 · answer #8 · answered by tnicb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has had a large impact on our educational system. I think it has made improvements and school districts are trying to measure progress of students because they have deadlines to meet. It also has provided aid to districts for teacher training and for other services. NOT SO BAD AT ALL
2006-09-02 23:16:18 · answer #9 · answered by Erinn c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does help to discern which schools are the bad ones and are not providing an adequate education. The only people I know who complain about this policy are teachers because they are afraid of taking the blame.
2006-09-02 18:21:33 · answer #10 · answered by Martin523 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋