On January 8, 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law the
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). This new law represents
his education reform plan and contains the most sweeping changes
to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act since it was
enacted in 1965. It changes the federal role in education by
asking America's schools to describe their success in terms of
what each student accomplishes. The act contains the president's
four basic education reform principles. Stronger accountability
for results Local control and flexibility Expanded options for
parents An emphasis on effective and proven teaching methods In
sum, this lawin partnership with parents, communities, school
leadership and classroom teacherswill ensure that every child in
America receives a great education and that no child is left
behind. For more information on No Child Left Behind, visit the
website at www.nochildleftbehind.gov or call 1-800-USA-LEARN.