NCLB

Obama has introduced a NCLB (No Child Left Behind Act) wavier so teachers don't have to teach for a test, but to teach the children their educational knowledge and know hows for their future. He mentioned the reasoning of our economic problems and that we should be focusing on teaching our children to better function in this world of our economic failings. He also mentioned the truth that we as a nation are down in math and science scores and in overall knowledge compared to the other nations.

So this brings up the past "Nation at Risk"! Have we ever gone over that mark? Will the U.S. be able to get back on top of the educational post or will our children continue to stay behind in the world? I think with the reforms that Obama is planning on taking into action we will begin to see the climb, I just hope is doesn't have a negative affect on our educational systems.

 In this same speech that Obama gave about the NCLB waivers, he mentioned that the education does not just the involvement of the schools, but the encouragement from the home.  Parents involvement in a child's educational development is just as important as sending a child to school.  If we continue the education at home critiques will stop pointing the finger at schools and teachers for the mistakes that children have in their education.  It is not just one person's fault, it is a fault by a whole group.