Over the past 25 years a major shift in political ideology has refocused
educational politics from equality issues to issues relating to
excellence, accountability, and choice. The No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
Act of 2001 reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) first
passed in 1965. NCLB legislation is a continuation of the educational
reform movement for improved academic achievement that began in 1983
with publication of a government report, A Nation at Risk, which called
for higher standards to prepare students for the 21st century. Reaction
to the at-risk report generated many reform initiatives resulting in the
assessment, standards and accountability movement today. The
organizational structure of the NCLB covers 10 separate titles. This
book provides an enhanced understanding of the NCLB major features and
suggests resources in the areas of: History of Accountability and
Achievement; Adequate Yearly Progress; Highly-Qualified Teachers; Title
I; Reading and Early Childhood; School Reform including Charters and
Vouchers; Restructuring; School Finance; and High School Reform.