Education in America

The Federal Government has been involved in education for years and is obviously going to remain to have a leading role in Tennessee and other states. There have been many laws over the past 40 years trying to better education. America has been operating under No Child Left Behind the past five years and is now up for reauthorization. Memphis City Schools are directly impacted and are seeing the affects from the recent law. People have seen some negative effects of this law and are trying to figure out changes that would make the law more beneficial. Throughout recent history Federal Government has seen a need to become involved in education in order to ensure that all students receive an adequate education. Since No Child Left Behind has been enacted, Tennessee has been discovering exactly how the law affects the quality of education for their students. Tennessee now has found the negative aspects and is now able to make constructive suggestions on changes. Now states need to give their input to Congress on ways to better the law so that it can truly help students and provide the resources needed. Education is an important issue and effects many areas of life. It is important to look at the youth who will be making up our society in the future. Education prepares these young people for their future and gives them a sense of hope.