Background on So-Called 'No Child Left Behind' Law

Budget cuts and bake sales
Read stories from the field as schools struggle to follow federal rules with fewer resources.

The Basics 
summaries, regulations, and more

Education By the Numbers
federal budget information

Timeline
key dates and deadlines

Adequate Yearly Progress
tracking student achievement

Testing and Assessments
annual testing guidelines

Teacher and Paraprofessional Quality
quizzes, educator requirements

School Improvement
consequences, corrective actions for struggling schools