Accountability Quote by Pedro Noguera
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“The origins of these [schooling] federal policies were tied to President Johnson's war on poverty. Supplemental funds were sent to school districts serving poor children to compensate for issues related to poverty. Since the enactment of NCLB, the focus on mitigating poverty has been replaced by a focus on accountability as measured by test scores.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Death and Life of the Great American School System, 2015
Federal education policies shifted from poverty relief to test‑based accountability, changing school priorities.
In simple terms: Policy focus moved from poverty to test scores.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the impact of accountability on equity.
Themes
education policy
poverty
accountability
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
policy
educational
When to use this quote
- school budgeting
- teacher evaluation
- student support
- community advocacy
Key Concepts
social equity
testing culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How have test scores changed school resources?
- What alternatives could balance equity and accountability?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on testing can ignore deeper learning needs.
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