An Investigation of Standardized Testing in Regards to No Child Left Behind
Poster Number
21
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Mass Communication
Faculty Mentor
Dr. William Schulte
Abstract
In January 2002, the controversial No Child Left Behind Act, or NCLB, was signed into law with bipartisan support. In the 13 years since its passing, NCLB has accumulated a range of controversy and criticism. This research investigates the impact of the NCLB on student and teacher performance in the United States. Factors looked upon include: the increase of standardized testing in schools, the rewards and sanctions included in NCLB, national and state authority over schools, international education rankings and if NCLB goals were met or not. Research compiled from multiple publications, both scholarly and journalistic, along with an in-depth interview with an expert on education policy were used to provide insight into the intricacies of government regulation on education and its effects.
Course Assignment
Multimedia Reporting of Public Issues, MCOM 441, William Schulte
Start Date
22-4-2016 12:00 PM
End Date
22-4-2016 2:00 PM
An Investigation of Standardized Testing in Regards to No Child Left Behind
Rutledge
In January 2002, the controversial No Child Left Behind Act, or NCLB, was signed into law with bipartisan support. In the 13 years since its passing, NCLB has accumulated a range of controversy and criticism. This research investigates the impact of the NCLB on student and teacher performance in the United States. Factors looked upon include: the increase of standardized testing in schools, the rewards and sanctions included in NCLB, national and state authority over schools, international education rankings and if NCLB goals were met or not. Research compiled from multiple publications, both scholarly and journalistic, along with an in-depth interview with an expert on education policy were used to provide insight into the intricacies of government regulation on education and its effects.
