The Great Debate

The "No Child Left Behind" act illustrates different views. Out of the 100 per cent of people asked about the law 34 per cent of people say that the law "has made schools better". 26 per cent say that " it has made the schools worse". 32 per cent say that it hasn't made a difference at all. Lastly 8 per cent of the people "don't know" how the law has impacted the schools.

What is working about the law and what isn't? People that agree with this law cite and agree with "that no child will be left behind, or that struggling students will be brought up to the level of their peers..." and this is why they acclaim the law. Supporters of the law say "that under the law student get more individual attention". Supporters of this law look at improving test scores and think they are escalating because of the law. Supporters say that the law "improves teacher's performance", "and sets standards for new teachers".

Then there are those who say that the law" has made schools worse". These people don't agree with the "excessive focus on the testing", or that teachers only "teach the test" and nothing else. People think the law is altruistic because" the standards are being lowered".