On the table we have two senators that arguable have very different opinions when it comes to many topics. In our case, Ted Cruz and Charles “Chuck” Schumer take two opposing stances on the new Every Student Succeeds act. Ted Cruz voted against the bill because he is more conservatives and believes the federal government should stay out of school systems (Ujifusa 2016). On the other hand, we have Charles Schumer, who voted for the bill, because he believes ESSA provides necessary monetary funds, available through tittle 1, that keep the schools running (United States Senate 2015). This particular act has not been implemented in schools, it is to be put into place in the 2017-2018 school year, so we have yet to see how the act will play out. The every Student Succeeds Act was introduced in 2015 under the Obama administration as a way to further improve the education system of the United States (Education Week 2016). At its core it …show more content…
All in all Ted Cruz will still continue to not support the Every Child Succeeds Act, due to that fact that he absolutely does not want the federal government to have a grasp on the public school system. By voting this way, it would restrict the public schools from the grants and money they need to operate. That is one of the main reason why Charles Schumer decided to vote for the Every Child Succeeds Act. Despite their differences, both Ted Cruz and Charles Schumer had a moral obligation to fulfil what their state and wanted as a whole. Even though they did not agree on passing the new act, they both agreed there needed to be a change. After fifteen years of no child left behind, it was time to move on and progress. The path progression took was not necessarily the path Cruz wanted it to go down, but we will be seeing some sort of change in public schools at the state and local level in the very near
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001’s main purpose was to enhance the education system and hold schools accountable in its attempt to bring equality in the fight against poverty for poor and minority groups. Once this Act was signed into law the American public expected an overhaul of the education system with only good outcomes. The public assumed our children would be receiving the best education available and the economic issues that plagued schools would no longer be a problem. In the beginning of its implementation No Child Left Behind was expected to bring America up to standards with other nations, this was something that America has struggled to do for many years. Our children were now being put first according to Act and the public and many political figures were ecstatic over the possibilities.
The implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act applied a market approach to school reform as a way of improving the school system. This new law promised an era of high standards, testing, and accountability in
In the United States of America, there are a number of national issues that go unresolved and become more of a major issue subsequently. The lack of resolution in some of our nation’s most critical issues is due to the lack of a common ground between opposing political parties. Issues such as healthcare, climate change, abortion, same-sex marriage, taxes and welfare are reoccurring problems in the United States due to congressional gridlock. The cause of congressional gridlock can be attributed to the difference in liberal and conservative views, which can be further examined through some of the nation’s most prominent reoccurring issues such as immigration and gun control.
Both views make sense, yet they ignore the states without improvements, which demonstrates bias. Supporters of the Common Core probably agree with Welner and Gutierrez, but do not mention solutions for helping states reach for educational
...ace are a big issue and not all that can be done is being done. In the government there should be more done to come up with a solution, but up until now the efforts of supporters have been immense and the work in the government towards this issue, sluggish. The previous statements relate to the issues that first generation immigrants face in their education. The difficulties that others face because of their legal status can help remind society of what it truly means to be an American, to accept others. The country to which these immigrants move to, America per say, should propose or attempt something to help them further their education, as a result this will create a better environment and have better outcomes for both of the groups involved. Immigrant minorities and Americans should be looking towards improving education for all, regardless of immigration status.
Education is the foundation of American society. It empowers the youth of America to become the successful leaders this country needs for the future. Education has been one of America’s top priorities since 1965, when the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was passed. Now, education is controlled by the No Child Left Behind Act, which was launched in January 8, 2002. This act was passed with intentions from the government to provide Americans with a more superior education system. However, The No Child Left Behind Act carried many flaws which were left unseen to a vast majority of the public. This act limited American students by not allowing them to demonstrate their full academic potentials while proceeding in school. While the act was still fairly fresh, there was already evidence to prove that it had already gotten off to a bad beginning. For the crucial math and science courses, statistics showed minimal improvements which had begun around the time period in which the No Child Left Behind Act was passed. The act was also supported by a number of educators who voiced themselves by testifying against having the right to teach at their own free will. Teachers across America claimed that because of this new act, they felt a constant heaviness upon their shoulders from the state government to “Teach the test.”
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On the other hand, many people like Michelle Malkin strongly believe that lawmakers should reject the bill and preserve the status quo because the bill would create “advantages for illegal immigrants over the many US-born students who struggle to attain higher education” (Malkin). While both worry about the equality of students in the U.S., they both disagree on whether illegal immigrants deserve the
Goldhaber, D. (2002). What might go wrong with the accountability measures of the ?No Child Left Behind Act?? The Urban Institute.
In 2007, Democratic Senator Richard Durbin made a move to add the DREAM Act onto the 2008 Department of Defense Authorization Bill – an action which generated much controversy at the time. Opponents of the DREAM Act as it was written at the time were under the impression that the bill made it mandatory for all states to give in-state tuition to DREAM Act beneficiaries unilaterally. In reality, the DREAM Act was written only allow them to do this if they chose. In-sta...
...spects that put too much of a burden upon the teachers. All children deserve an excellent education, but it takes more than the teachers and the school system to ensure the success of a child. The child must have the drive and parents as well must be involved. Although the plan has many great ideas, the school system should not be punished if a small group fails what about the large amount that is doing wonderfully? This law was an outstanding start. Now that lawmakers are aware of the problems, they need to act. The worst that could happen is that No Child Left Behind is unchanged, leaving behind yet another child. (Symonds) ?Reform is no longer about access or money. It is no longer about compliance or excuses. It is about improving student achievement by improving the quality of the education we offer American students.? Secretary of Education Rod Paige.
The current debates surrounding the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 are both positive and negative. Many politicians and people that previously supported the Act are now standing against it. In the beginning many supported the new Act because everyone was aware that a change needed to happen in the education system and the proposal of No Child Left Behind seemed like the answer we were looking for. As the No Child Left Behind requirements began to be felt in the school systems across America and the assessments results started coming in, everyone took a step back and really began to look at the new law. The results were not what everyone expected, what was once considered an answer was now becoming the problem.
It is not in America’s best interest to pass the proposal to require standardized testing at elementary school levels, or to force students to pass exit exams to earn their diplomas. If we wish for our children to be informed and educated, and ready to survive on their own in the real world, we need to give them the tools that will get them there. These tests are not accurate, and they are detrimental to the education of children. There should be no debate over how our representatives in Congress should vote on this bill.
The No Child Left Behind Act, a federal social program that tries to encourages after school programs should be eliminated and the extra funds given to schools to decide where it goes.
The achievement gap is greatly evident and impacts the low-income, minority students the most. Although the federal government attempted to resolve this problem with No Child Left Behind, the social problem is still evident. As there is still much pressure on standardized tests and annual reports, reformation is needed. No Child Left Behind has proven to be inadequate and rather highlights the urgency for education reform. Although the act is called “No Child Left Behind,” an appropriate title would have been “Education Left Behind.” More than focusing on test scores, education should prepare students in how to contribute to