This is a U.S. law aimed at improving the performance of primary and secondary schools by increasing standards of accountability for states, school districts, and schools.
Think of this act as a strict fitness trainer who sets high goals and tracks your progress meticulously to ensure you're improving.
Standardized Testing: These are tests that are administered and scored in a consistent manner. They're like measuring everyone's height with the same ruler to compare results.
Accountability: In education, this refers to the idea that schools should be held responsible for improving student achievement and penalized if they fail to do so. It's like being on a team where everyone has to pull their weight or face consequences.
Education Reform: Efforts to change public education policies or practices, often aimed at improving educational outcomes. Like renovating an old house to make it more functional and efficient.
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