Sentences with phrase «major federal education spending»

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The original legislation called for major increases in education spending to offset the cost of reaching NCLB's ambitious goals for student achievement, but federal spending never reached the lofty levels outlined in the law.

Districts then had nearly unfettered control over how these funds were spent; activities merely had to comport with four major federal education statutes, including the Elementary and Secondary Education Act — laws that, despite many years and billions invested, hadn't adequately improved oureducation statutes, including the Elementary and Secondary Education Act — laws that, despite many years and billions invested, hadn't adequately improved ourEducation Act — laws that, despite many years and billions invested, hadn't adequately improved our schools.

The marathon campaign in the lead up to July's Federal election has already yielded some indication of what to expect from the major parties with regard to education spend and policy.

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) is the most recent iteration of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), the major federal law authorizing federal spending on programs to support K - 12 schooling.