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Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Federal funding provided to states by ESEA towards education programs for disadvantaged students to promote equity. Schools received funding based on number of low income students they have. -
Report: Reclaiming Our Nation at Risk
US is reported as falling behind other countries in progress levels. -
Improving America's Schools Act and Goals 2000 Educate America Act
Improving American's Schools Act required state academic-content standards and tests, and Goals 2000: Educate America Act required the provision of federal funds to aid states in writing content standards. -
2002 ESEA Reauthorization: “No Child Left Behind”
States accepting federal funding must "measure and report on results" of standardized testing to ensure governmental funds are being used appropriately. -
ESEA fails to be reauthorized
Legislation continues "as is" until it can be reauthorized.