This new law creates an “accountability education system” that features four reform principles: 1) increased accountability, 2) increased flexibility and local control, 3) increased parental choice and involvement, and 4) demonstration of effective teaching methods. Key components of this law require a focus on current materials and methods that are evidence-based.
States gain more control and flexibility with added accountability through established standards for all students and demonstrated and measured through annual growth.
For more information on the No Child Left Behind Act 2001 (NCLB) visit the website.
NEARStar Response:
NEARStar meets NCLB criteria in four ways:
- Its design includes research-based practices and approaches identified by the National Reading Panel.
- Its content is aligned to national and state standards for reading and language development. NEARStar also provides professional resources for educators via the web.
- Its curriculum includes embedded assessment with reports for teachers that describe specific skills students have/have not learned.
- Evidence from the initial implementation indicates NEARStar’s significant impact on student reading achievement.
