The words “No Child Left Behind” seems to have a negative connotation these days or at least that’s what some people are saying. Near the U.S. Department of Education stands a red school house structure imprinted with the words No Child Left Behind right above its’ doors.
For the past seven years, this little school house stood as a key symbol for education reform in the Bush administration. Not surprisingly, the school house was ripped down and taken apart this past Saturday in efforts to show that the Obama administration is serious about changing education reform.
They have even taken it one step further by taking down logos on the Education Department elevators. What will replace these No Child Left Behind signs? The plan is to create an exhibit–displaying photos of pre-school to college-aged students playing basketball, reading, and participating in science class. All of the photos will be easily visible to the entire public from the Department of Education’s 44 ground floor windows.
Many are now referring to NCLB by its’ original name, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. In this new day of education reform, it is clear that the Obama Administration wants to make a lasting impression on the way the world views education reform.
