Transforming The Federal Role

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Transforming the Federal Role in Education So
That No Child is Left Behind
Summary of President George Bushes Education Reform Policy

“We have a genuine national crisis. More and more, we are divided into two nations. One that reads, and one that doesn't. One that dreams, and one that doesn't“ (Presidents George W. Bush 2000).

One of the most interesting, and controversial topics in the Bush Administration is America’s Education Reform. Unfortunately, with the 21st Centuries hope and promise comes a group of needy students who are unable to read at a basic level. Our high school seniors are behind students of other countries on international math tests and almost 1/3 of our college freshmen are finding it necessary to take remedial courses before they are able to begin regular college courses. There has been a concern for some time throughout America regarding the quality of public education. Students are graduating from
high school without adequate knowledge of the three R's. Universities are recruiting a multitude of incompetent pseudo-scholars. Employers don't understand why the new generation of workers do not possess the basic skills to perform the job. It would appear that American students are not learning as much as their parents did. And yet, teachers are still teaching, taxes are still being paid, and more funds than ever are being appropriated for public education. What's going on in America's classrooms?

With the poor state of our educational system, National Standards are in the spot light. Although education has typically been the primary responsibility of local or state governments, the Bush administration is now getting involved.

STANDARDS IN EDUCATION
General standards in education have existed formally for over a
century but as time went on, local school systems have expanded their
curriculum to meet the needs of the local community. Bush is looking for National standards ...