NCLB

I totally agree with everything Bracey has to say about NCLB. This law sets schools up to fail. The only leeway is that the states have different definitions of the "proficient" level. However, this will probably change also. If the government wants to ultimately take control of the public school system, what makes us think that they will not set a national proficiency standard? The federal government is already attempting to control other things that should be left to be dealt with at the state level such as gay marriage and abortion. By taking control of education, the government moves one step closer to controling every aspect of our nation.