Position on No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 was signed into law in January 2002.1 The measure reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which governs the main federal programs assisting elementary and secondary schools. The 2009-2011 Public Policy Program of AAUW contains the firm belief that “…quality public education is the foundation of a democratic society” and advocates for “… bias-free education …” as well as “...adequate and equitable funding…” for its implementation.2 AAUW remains committed to ensuring strong academic principles and closing the achievement gap for all children — objectives at the heart of the No Child Left Behind Act. AAUW also believes that the federal government has a critical role to play in attaining these goals and endorses the use of a reasonable accountability system that helps ensure all children are prepared to be successful, participating members of our democracy
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AAUW Public Policy and Government Relations
1 American Association of University Women. (June 2009). 2009-11 AAUW Public Policy Program. Retrieved July 9, 2009, from http://www.aauw.org/act/issue_advocacy/principles_priorities.cfm.