September 10, 2007 Reauthorizing NCLB
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) has been working to increase student achievement and accountability in our public schools. With NCLB up for reauthorization in Congress, BCSA continued to support the strengthening and renewal of the law’s fundamental principles.
House Committee on Education and Labor Hearing on NCLB, September 10, 2007
On September 10, 2007, John J. Castellani, president of Business Roundtable, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor on behalf of BCSA. He urged Congress to maintain the law’s accountability measures and to ensure that the nation meets the goal of all students being able to read and do math on grade level by 2014. To read his full testimony, please click here.
Discussion Draft of NCLB
A discussion draft of NCLB has been released and is available on the Web site of the House Committee on Education and Labor. BCSA has reviewed Title I of the discussion draft, as well as the remaining titles. Please click on the links below to download our comments on the draft.
To read the discussion draft document and summaries, please go to the House Committee on Education and Labor NCLB Home page by clicking here.
