No Child Left Behind Act

Definition

The No Child Left Behind Act was a federal law passed in 2001 that aimed to improve the quality of education in the United States. It required states to set standards for student performance and hold schools accountable for meeting those standards.

Related terms

Standardized testing: A form of assessment where students are given the same set of questions or tasks in order to measure their knowledge or skills.

Accountability: The idea that individuals or organizations are responsible for achieving specific goals and can be held liable if they fail to meet them.

Education policy: Policies created by government bodies at various levels (federal, state, local) regarding education systems, funding, curriculum, etc.