No Child Left Behind Act
What was the purpose of this act?
The No Child Left Behind Act was a federal government passed act that tried to enhance public education.
What is a charter school?
Charter schools are independently-operated public schools that have the freedom to design classrooms that meet their students' needs.
What is a career cluster?
These are a group of careers within a certain industry.
When was this act passed?
2015
How did 9/11 effect the general U.S economy?
The economy bounced back fairly quickly after the attacks.
What subjects did this act require public schools to test on?
Math and science.
What is an example of a charter school?
Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School
What was one example of a career pathway that was in the slides?
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources. ...
Architecture & Construction. ...
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications. ...
Business Management & Administration. ...
Education & Training
What was the point of this act?
This act was passed to ensure every student gets the same education no matter their economic background.
What year did the real estate market prices drop most significantly?
2008. There was a great economic recession.
How was this act controversial?
It punished school districts whose students didn't meet the expected standards.
Who typically run charter schools?
Charters can be started by nonprofits, corporations, parents, churches or school districts.
What is the point of career pathways?
These serve to hep students identify what careers they might be interested in.
What act did this act replace?
The No Child Left Behind Act, a.k.a the NCLB Act.
What percentage of the national workforce was out of work?
4% of the national workforce was out of work during 2008.