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“The No Child Left Behind Act will be one of President Bush's enduring legacies. And it was engineered and inaugurated with a truly bipartisan coalition in Congress. Accountability, standards, and truly measuring student performance just makes sense. The only real debate about the law was and is…” quote by Mark McKinnon
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“The No Child Left Behind Act will be one of President Bush's enduring legacies. And it was engineered and inaugurated with a truly bipartisan coalition in Congress. Accountability, standards, and truly measuring student performance just makes sense. The only real debate about the law was and is whether or not it was adequately funded.”

Mark McKinnon

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Source Article: Education Policy Review, 2002

The No Child Left Behind law is a lasting Bush legacy, built on bipartisan support, emphasizing accountability and standards, but its success hinges on sufficient funding.

In simple terms: NCLB is a lasting legacy, but needs money.

Key Takeaway

Ensure adequate resources for accountability measures.

Themes

education policy legislation funding

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

policy evaluation

When to use this quote

  • school budgeting
  • teacher training
  • state assessments
  • parent advocacy

Key Concepts

accountability standards equity federalism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is accountability enough without resources?
  • How can funding be secured sustainably?
A Different Perspective

Funding gaps can undermine intended outcomes.

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