NWLC Letter to Senate HELP Committee re: ESEA 10.19.11

The Senate HELP Committee is currently marking up a bill to reauthorize ESEA.  This bill falls seriously short of ensuring that all children have access to a quality education that will prepare them for college and careers, despite the fact that it contains some positive elements.  The bill sets no goals or targets for states to improve student achievement or graduation rates, and leaves it up to each state to determine which achievement gaps merit attention. The bill also does not go far enough to effectively address bullying, harassment, and excessive disciplinary practices, among other things.

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nwlc_letter_to_senate_help_committee_10.19.11.pdf