Top Concerns with NCLB/ESEA

The problems caused by NCLB/ESEA-related requirements and rules most commonly identified by NEA members fall into the four broad categories listed below. Click on the category for examples of NEA members' stories that illustrate why the issue needs to be addressed.

• Meaningful Accountability
  We need meaningful accountability that accurately measures student learning and school success. The goal should be to promote improved student learning, reward success, and provide meaningful assistance to students and schools most in need of help.
  
  
• Comprehensive Curriculum
  We need to provide all students with a comprehensive curriculum that includes social studies, foreign languages, the arts, music, and more -- rather than focusing narrowly on preparing students for standardized tests in reading and math.
  
  
• Tailor Tests to Individual Needs
  We need to tailor tests to the individual needs of students, particularly those with cognitive disabilities, and to measure individual student progress over time.
  
  
• Fairness for English Language Learners
  We need to treat English Language Learners more fairly and recognize the progress that students make in learning English as they are also learning subject area content.