No Child Left Behind Act

Definition

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is a U.S. federal law enacted in 2002 aimed at improving public school education by increasing accountability for schools, setting high standards, and establishing measurable goals to enhance educational outcomes across the country. It emphasizes standardized testing as a means of assessing student achievement and holds schools accountable for students' progress.

Related terms

Accountability in Education: The obligation of schools and teachers to take responsibility for students' academic performance, often measured through standardized testing.

Standardized Testing: A uniform test administered and scored in a consistent manner across all test takers, used to measure students' educational attainment against established standards.

Achievement Gap: Refers to the persistent disparity in academic performance or educational attainment between different groups of students, especially minority and disadvantaged groups compared to their peers