Sen. John Ensign, Question 7
May 7th 2007 21:34
Number Seven.
Do you think “No Child Left Behind” is working? Why?
As a father of three, I believe one of our most important responsibilities is to ensure that future generations are properly educated with a greater emphasis on increasing international competitiveness in science, mathematics, and foreign languages. Prior to the No Child Left Behind law, students were falling through the cracks and being passed from grade to grade regardless of their academic accomplishments. Now, schools are held accountable for every student and are required to report their achievement annually.
One of the most important issues for Nevadans that was addressed in the NCLB legislation was fixed by my amendment for high-growth states. Before NCLB, Nevada received less than its fair share of federal funding. My amendment required the annual update of student population figures to ensure that dollars follow the students. Because of my amendment, Nevada has received in excess of $47 million for education funding since the passage of NCLB.
Education is mostly a local issue. Communities know what is best for students in their schools. States and local school districts should have control over their curriculums and the content of their tests. But, if states and school districts choose to accept federal dollars, they should be accountable and meet certain standards. Ensuring accountability will benefit our children. As the Senate considers the NCLB reauthorization, I will continue to make needed changes that will benefit Nevada’s schools and make the law more workable on the classroom level.
Do you think “No Child Left Behind” is working? Why?
As a father of three, I believe one of our most important responsibilities is to ensure that future generations are properly educated with a greater emphasis on increasing international competitiveness in science, mathematics, and foreign languages. Prior to the No Child Left Behind law, students were falling through the cracks and being passed from grade to grade regardless of their academic accomplishments. Now, schools are held accountable for every student and are required to report their achievement annually.
One of the most important issues for Nevadans that was addressed in the NCLB legislation was fixed by my amendment for high-growth states. Before NCLB, Nevada received less than its fair share of federal funding. My amendment required the annual update of student population figures to ensure that dollars follow the students. Because of my amendment, Nevada has received in excess of $47 million for education funding since the passage of NCLB.
Education is mostly a local issue. Communities know what is best for students in their schools. States and local school districts should have control over their curriculums and the content of their tests. But, if states and school districts choose to accept federal dollars, they should be accountable and meet certain standards. Ensuring accountability will benefit our children. As the Senate considers the NCLB reauthorization, I will continue to make needed changes that will benefit Nevada’s schools and make the law more workable on the classroom level.
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