Bush’s Education “Blueprint” Before 9/11
Before 9/11 of 2001, there was an article printed in The Standard-Timesof New Bedford, Massachusetts titled “Bush’s education ‘blueprint’ bound to be inadequate.” It waspublished on September 6th.
Bush’s education “blueprint” became No Child Left Behind (NCLB), the 2002 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
The national discussion of the issues with this reauthorization of federal education law never rose above the rubble left behind by the unfathomable reality of that terrible September day. NCLB’s importance paled in comparison.
I’m presenting the essence of the inadequacies presented in that September 6th article— now— not to point blame at anything or anyone but in hopes of bringing up the conversations that were buried by the 9/11 national tragedy.
About the Bush blueprint, Gary Ratner wrote:
“Its approach —increasing accountability— does not address the fundamental need: providing effective teaching, challenging curriculum and family support for all students.”“If we are serious about maximizing the possibility of all students succeeding, we must provide these conditions for all students.”“…merely intensifying pressure on employees to improve performanceBush’s Education “Blueprint” Before 9/11 - The Crucial VoiceThe Crucial Voice: