I have not been a big fan of this piece of federal legislation. Firstly, I believe that the Department of Education should be eliminated and its budget removed to offset other overspending.
However, Rep David Wu has recently come on attack against the act, indicating that essentially, the standards are too tough. Also, not enough emphasis is placed on improvement.
My reaction is this: CRAP! If you believe in standards, make them tough and achievable. If your schools aren't passing the standardized tests, then get better. Find different ways to pass the exams.
Finally, if these standardized tests examinate students based upon reading, writing and arithmetic, then why would we worry if teachers "teach to the test?"
Having said all of that, I don't believe the federal government should have a role in the education of local students. It just wastes tons of money. But Rep Wu, get real! School is undoubetedly less challenging than when you or I went to school. And you want to make it less challenging? Give me a break.
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