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The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Controversial with regard to its feasability, funding, and overall effectiveness. An opinion poll released in December 2003 found that nearly half of school principals and superintendents view the legislation as either politically motivated or aimed at undermining public schools (Education Week ).
Overview of NCLB
Report on radical-right initiatives to privatize education
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Access and Equal Opportunity: Recent years have seen little progress towards lessening the "achievement gap" — the marked difference in academic achievement that has distinguished low-income and minority students.
College Affordability: Costs are up, and aid relative to cost is down, making college an increasingly burdensome endeavor, especially for low-income families. According to the College Board, the ratio of price to income for low-income families jumped to 71 percent in 2003-04.
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