1. UPSIDE DOWN.
- Author
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McAndrews, Lawrence J.
- Subjects
NO Child Left Behind Act of 2001 ,UNITED States. Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965 ,EDUCATION policy ,UNITED States education system ,UNITED States politics & government ,PARTISANSHIP - Abstract
The article discusses political conflicts over the U.S. No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 and the reauthorization of the U.S. Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1964. Particular focus is given to partisan disagreements over the legislation on issues including federal regulation of education and states' rights. Details on the roles of U.S. Presidents Lyndon Johnson and George W. Bush in the passage of the legislation are presented. Topics discussed include Republican concerns about the federal deficit and political polarization.
- Published
- 2013