Should a child be left behind?

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The No Child Left Behind Act originated in the year of 2002 when George Bush signed it into law on January 8, 2002. This became the new directive for education reform. The act is intending to improve reading and math test scores across the the United States. The law also re-authorized some of the federal programs that target at education reform.

"However, a variety of opinions, both pro and con, have been written about this landmark legislation. Both primary and secondary schools are now facing accountability tests that promise to leave no child behind - at least in the "test scores" in reading and math. Parents are now provided with more information about the schools that their children attend. Parents are also being given more choice in where they may send their children to school" (www.nochildleftbehind.com)


I believe in the no child left behind act because our today's children need the education. They have to strive for that goal they want to reach. Without this act, our children wouldn't get the proper education and they wouldn't know what to do. The act provides the opportunity for kids to do something great with their education. With the act, parents can also help there children become better students as well as people. Parents can teach there children that education is a part of life that they need to study and do well in. With the act children are able to get better test scores in reading and math. Parents also contribute to this because they study with there children. "The Department of Education points to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results, released in July 2005, showing improved student achievement in reading and math" (www.google.com).


The NAEP studies show the following; found at www.google.com

• More progress was made by nine-year-olds in reading in the last five years than in the previous 28 years combined.
• America's nine-year-old's posted the best scores in reading (since 1971) and math (since 1973) in the history of the report. America's 13-year-olds earned the highest math scores the test ever recorded.
• Reading and math scores for black and Hispanic nine-year-olds reached an all-time high.
• Achievement gaps in reading and math between white and black nine-year-olds and between white and Hispanic nine-year-olds are at an all-time low.
• Forty-three states and the District of Columbia either improved academically or held steady in all categories (fourth- and eighth-grade reading and fourth- and eighth-grade math)..

As you can see the No Child Left Behind Act has been a successful way for students to improve their math and reading scores. It has made it easier for them. They actually try because they want to do better in school so that they can accomplish what they want. I believe in this act because no child should be left behind no matter their ethnicity or race. They should all be treated equally.

Some say that this act is lying to children. But if they were lying, Why are children improving their test scores? We see children improve everyday. I know this, because I see the children I work with improve their school skills almost everyday. They strive to do their best. Where I work, a child is never left behind.

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My name is Viktoria (also I did not spell my name wrong because it is how Russian's spell it). I have a twin and we are both from Russia and are adopted. I am an elementary education major with a minor in psychology, but I am thinking of switching it to social work so that I can help children in need. I am a first year student and I am from Woburn. I graduated from Woburn High school in 2009 and will be graduating college in 2013. I played two sports which I still love. They are basketball and softball. When I was a sophomore in high school I tore my knee and have been out both sports for 3 years. I hope to become a successful teacher, as well as a social worker. Ever since I was little I have always loved children. I'd always be fascinated in what they were thinking. The biggest impact that had on me, to become a education major, was working with kids I work with now.

My love for kids began when I was little. I'd always see them and watch them, that's when I knew I wanted to do something for them. I think I knew that I always wanted to be teacher. It has always appealed to me because I'd get to work with kids more often. When I became a freshman in high school I def. knew that I wanted to be teacher. My guidance counselor always said I'd make a great one because I had a passion for children. I LOVED working with them. I love watching them grow up to become something more. The teachers that I had, always told me, "You will make an amazing teacher. I've never seen anyone who loved to work with kids as much as you do. You have a passion". This made me feel really good because they believed that I could make a difference in a child's life. I agree.

Since I was 16 years old, I have worked at an after school program. The ages range from 5-13. Right now I work in a group with 6-8 year old's. Although I love them to death, I love working with the older kids. I connect with all of these kids. I connect better with the older ones though. I have experienced a lot that they have and are going through. I feel as though I can give them so much more. That I can teach them to not be afraid to fall and make mistakes. They are so worried about what people think of them. They are so self-conscious and don't know what to do. What I have been through, I feel like I can help them through their struggles. I can help them to over come those obstacles. That is why I decided to work with 5th graders because they are at that point in life where they need guidance because they are going into a whole different world when they enter the 6th grade. I want them to be who they are and not change for anyone or anything.

School is a struggle but I am working hard to achieve my goals. I'm doing the best that I can. College is a whole different experience and so far I am enjoying every bit of it.

Along with school I work part time at an After School Program. I LOVE IT. I love the kids and I love the staff that are there. It is an amazing experience to work with these children. It has brought out the best in me. These kids help to see the real me. They are the reasons why I want to become a teacher.

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