Elementary and Secondary Education Act

"A Student is More Than A Test Score"

Current Issues in ESEA/NCLB

• NEA To Congress: Less Standardized Testing, More Help, Please 
• NEA President: Reauthorization "blueprint" disappointing 
• Blueprint for ESEA Reauthorization (U.S. Dept. of Education website)
   
• Take Action: Tell your legislators: Craft a ESEA reauthorization bill that will help all students succeed

NCLB/ESEA Reauthorization Resources:

PSEA and NEA are seeking major changes in the "No Child Left Behind" legislation (the current version of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act). This section contains more information about the legislation and proposed changes from PSEA and the NEA.

• PSEA's Priorities for Change
• NEA’s 8 Principles for ESEA/NCLB Reauthorization 
• NEA's Positive Agenda for ESEA Reauthorization 
• NCLB/ESEA Action Guide
• What Pennsylvania educators are saying about ESEA/NCLB.
• PSEA's 20/20 Vision for the Future 

 
Navigating the ESEA: Information on Regulatory Requirements

• ESEA - An Overview 
• ESEA Academic Standards 
• ESEA Assessments 
• ESEA Accountability - Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
• ESEA Accountability - Sanctions 
• ESEA Accountability - Report Cards