Why Do Teachers...?

Question

...need more money to "leave no child behind"?

Answer 1

The No Child Left Behind Act requires teachers to completely change their style of teaching, it holds them accountable for the students not learning even if that student is resistant or uncooperative, and that unreasonable evaluation affects a school's funding.

If I taught at a public school, you'd be for damn sure that I'd be asking for more money under these circumstances.

Answer 2

They just want more money. Lot's of kids are being left behind to make the school look like they are doing what they are supposed to be doing. When in reality, all they are doing is passing kids that shouldn't be. Instead of actually taking care of the problem. Helping the children that need it most.

Answer 3

In order to "leave no child behind" teachers need more resources to accommodate the various levels of needs. There are different requirements to meet the expectations of fulfilling differential learning. I need different spelling tests for different levels of spellers, I need one on one with about three different kids in the classroom at the same time during reading (as in extra assistants), etc. etc. etc. Different curriculum's to meet the various needs of each child.

Answer 4

Because in a capitalist society, everything costs money. Even if you think the answer is more high-stakes testing to attempt to bully students and teachers into giving the numbers you want, that requires testing companies, special instruction, and paperwork. None of that is free.

Answer 5

Because school systems will need to hire more teachers, tutors, translators, etc. They also need additional text books.

Answer 6

because teaching every kid takes time, and time costs money.