On Tuesday, July 7th, the Senate is
expected to take up S. 1177 Every Child Achieves Act. Written by Sens. Lamar
Alexander (R-TN) and Patty Murray (D-WA), S. 1177 is intended to replace the
failed education policies of No Child Left Behind.
Unfortunately, the bill maintains a large role for the federal government in
decisions about education. S. 1177 still requires the states to seek approval
for their accountability plans by the Secretary of Education. It also leaves in
place the federal testing mandate for grades 3-8 and once in high school.
Through a new competitive grant program, states are encouraged to expand
enrollment in pre-K. Federal involvement has done little for the K-12
population; why should we expect it to boost outcomes for younger children?
No Child Left Behind showed that federal interference in education increases
burdens on students and teachers but not achievement. S. 1177 is a missed
opportunity to restore control of education to the states and people. Please
call your senator and tell him or her to vote NO on S. 1177.
From Chris Owen
Source: Mary Kay
Bacallao, Educational Freedom Coalition,
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