The "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) Act was designed to help all students do better in public schools. It was passed by Congress in 2001, and has had its share of controversy ever since.If you aren't familiar with the details of the NCLB Act, you can read the Act at: http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/index.html.) Many support the Act but oppose what they see as insufficient funding. And people are beginning to share their opinions online via blogs.
The NSBA (National School Boards Association) is one of those who has put up a blog to talk about the NCLB Act, and share its opinion with others. You can read their blog at: http://boardbuzz.nsba.org/.
The American Federation of Teachers has its own NCLB-related blog as well. You can read it at: http://www.letsgetitright.org/
So, what's your opinion of what is going on with the NCLB Act? Want to share it and see what others think as well? Then...
3 comments:
Hi Dorothy:
Ive been reading through your blog this semester. I know I havent posted much, but I am not in the know with education in Oklahoma today, other than what goes on in higher education and the money we get from the feds (or lack of rather) to go to school.
I think what you have to say is interesting. I do not have children of my own, and am not actively involved in education in my community other than paying taxes, which I cannot complain about because I can only hope that those who do have their children in public schools where I live are getting a great learning experience.
I dont recall my entire grammar school through highschool experience being really beneficial to me. I have always worked hard at my school work, but still started out in college with a remedial class here and there (mostly math and english - two most important things to learn about in school too!) But I learned quickly what I was missing and graduated with my degree from OU later.
I think there is always room for improvement in academics for students no mater what level. I dont know that public schools will ever get the funds and resources that would truly make for an excellent education for all students who attend. For now, I can do my part by voting for bond issues should they be reasonable and hope that my portion of the general contribution reaches those who it is intended to reach. I kindof think of it as being a sponsor to those who will pay my social security when Im too old to work anymore. (or maybe they wont.)
Thanks for great information and discussion!
Melissa
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for taking the time to read my blog this semester. I really understand about not posting too much. I've done that a great deal either, only when I feel I have something to say. Mostly I just read because it can be so hard to think of what to say when the topic isn't something I might otherwise know about.
Education is a big part of my life right now. I have two children in college and am attending myself, my spouse works for UCO in the Enrollment Services division, and I work for Francis Tuttle Technology Center. So you can see why it's foremost in my mind.
I think it's great that you are willing to pay education-related taxes, and I love your attitude about sponsoring those who will be paying your social security when you are too old to work. LOL But even besides the laugh you gave me, we have the same kinds of conversations with our oldest daughter, who is 22. She pretty much suggests I be nice to her as she's the one who'll be picking out my old folks home when I'm too old to do it myself. (Also LOL. I couldn't have chosen a better person to pick it out for me. Of course, I have no intention of ever needing one.)
Take care!
Dorothy
Hi Minnie,
I've had a lot of fun playing with the polls. I just pick the option to post it to my own website so that it creates the code. Then I cut and past the code. (I do have the option to view HTML code on my blogger site, so I switch to that option before I paste in the code.)
Give it a try. I think you'll like it. Then send me an email if you want, and I'll make sure I go to your site and take your poll. dcady@ucok.edu
Have a great day and thanks for visiting my blog!
Dorothy
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