week 5 Final draft
Running head: Week 4 Final Draft- Every Student Succeeds Act 1
Week 4 Final Draft- Every Student Succeeds Act 7
Week 4 Final Draft- ESSA
Ronda Kemp
POL 201 American National Government
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Kimberlee Neitz
2/20/2022
Week 4 Final Draft- ESSA.
The (ESSA) got enacted into law by former President Barak Obama in 2015. The “No Child Left Behind Act” was reworked into the ESSA (NCLBA). As a result of the enacted ESSA regulation, the federal government lost control over how kids are taught and what standardized tests they must take. It's up to the states to decide what educational objectives they should establish for their pupils now that they have the authority. Republicans and Democrats agreed on this as one of the gestures of cooperation. Because this new reform can benefit children regardless of whether they have a handicap, come from low-income households, are black or white or Hispanic, parents, teachers, and states all agreed on this new adjustment. Equal educational opportunities for all students are at the heart of the ESSA policy. As part of this strategy, the federal government will concentrate on ensuring that all students have equal access to resources rather than focusing on a specific class of pupils in particular. The Every Student Succeeds Act was enacted to guarantee that all students, regardless of their handicap, color, or ethnicity, get an excellent education (Adler-Greene, 2019). Comment by TutorMe Tutor: I recommend you spell out the exact name and then put the (ESSA) beside it. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: This is an incomplete sentence. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Great introduction; however, I do believe you need to include a thesis statement. What is the purpose of you writing this paper? What is the stance you're attempting to take with writing this paper?
Historical and Constitutional Background
Education in the U.S. has been in danger of repeating several historical mistakes for decades since the government has not appreciated various political influences that have eroded the educational base. As a long-standing problem, how are impoverished children and children with disabilities being provided with the proper education and resources? The Secondary Education enactment (ESEA) got reauthorized in 1965 with the ESSA policy. Equal educational chance for every student, irrespective of their color, ethnicity, handicap, English proficiency, or financial status, was the principal state statute that permitted federal funding for K-12 schools under the ESEA policy (Darrow, 2016). Johnson's War on Poverty led to the implementation of the ESEA program. In his opinion, Darrow (2016) noted that equitable access to education is essential to a child's potential to lead a productive life. In its 50-year history, the ESEA has undergone many changes. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Change this into a statement. I wouldn’t' recommend having questions in your academic work such as this...
After the ESEA policy was put in place, it was reauthorized many times in hopes that the education system would improve. While the government has always had tremendous influence over education, the passing of the ESSA empowers states to have more control over how their children are taught. As a result of the ESSA law, educators are encouraged to set different educational goals for their students to help them prepare for consistent testing. English language learners have a significant role in the new policy under the NCLBA policy, based on ESSA. Due to the ESSA policy, English language learners were not a precedence. Advocates of the ESSA were ecstatic about this new development. This new strategy places English language learners at the top of the priority list, allowing many students who struggle with English equal educational opportunities. Many students in the United States come from countries where English is not the primary language. Placing English learners at the top of the priority list is crucial because many of these kids will now get the education they deserve. 'English Learners' As a result of the ESSA policy's emphasis on English language learners, the law contains provisions requiring all instructors to have advanced degrees in English language instruction. States should incorporate boosting English language procurement as part of their answerability strategies under ESSA. English language novices come from various settings and bring their own unique experiences to the classroom. To be qualified to teach English as a second language, a teacher must attain the ESSA's necessities for English language proficiency (Green, 2019). As with the ESEA policy, the ESSA policy guarantees that all children get the greatest possible education. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Is this different than ESSA? Comment by TutorMe Tutor: What is the NCLBA? Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Not sure the point of this part.
Checks and Balances
It's an excellent illustration of checks and balances since the Act stripped the national government of all of its educational powers once it was approved. Federal control over the educational system had been devolved to the states before the ESSA program. According to Miller (2014), "it has long been understood that state and local governments have primary responsibility for public education" (p. 608). When it came to subsidizing the educational system, the federal government handled programs like grants. Education grants were funded by grants provided by the federal government, which was in charge of all financing. The federal government had established that if some institutions did not satisfy the educational requirements they were searching for, they would not get subsidies from the federal government. As a result of the ESSA policy, states now have discretion over the requirements that must be satisfied in the educational system. Because of this approach, states are under even greater pressure to ensure that low-performing schools are doing well to continue receiving federal cash. State education departments must still be kept informed of students' educational aspirations even if these goals are now in the hands of the states (Heise, 2017). For the Department of Education to maintain track of the schools and what they are doing to improve the education system, it is important to keep them informed of the objectives. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Delete the highlighted words. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Make into a second paragraph.
Public Policy, Elections, and Media
Elections are commonly rationalized as a way for people to influence government choices by selecting contestants when it comes to policy that is being presented in the media. The media influences people's perceptions of political events, such as elections. Many individuals turn to the media to stay abreast of proposed government initiatives. The media provides the general public with a wide range of news and information. "The assumption often is that the electorate will shape government policy by selecting candidates based on their policy positions," noted ICPSR (2008). (para. 1). With the passage of a measure, the House or president of the Senate will strive to garner popular support. The subcommittee will vote once the measure has been presented to see whether it agrees with the new bill that has been offered. Afterward, they cast their votes, and then they'll bring it to the House floor for a vote, and if it obtains the popular of votes, it'll proceed up to the Senate house. The measure will need the support of at least 60 senators. A committee will be formed to work out an agreement between the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then it will be sent to President Obama for his signature or veto. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Cite this information.
Voting and the Election Process
In the United States, legislation begins as a bill before being enacted. House of Representatives like the Senate and the President must pass a measure before becoming law in the United States. A new policy will be implemented every couple of years, and the NCLBA will review the ESSA, the most recent amendment to the ESEA policy. The legislation will either be revised or replaced depending on the president's views on the educational system. Ex-President George Bush reworked the ESEA rule and introduced the NCLBA in 2002 to believe it would significantly impact the education structure, particularly in the states with schools with poor performances (Karcher and Knight, 2021). States have to focus on schools that weren't doing well to achieve the NCLBA's requirements. Congress refused to continue the NCLBA strategy after 3 to 5 years. As a result of states failing to observe the NCLBA's criteria. The ESSA strategy was developed, hoping that the plan would have a better effect than the NCLBA. Nobody knows whether Congress will extend or replace the ESSA policy when it expires. The day will come when Trump must decide whether or not to renew the Act or whether or not to maintain it. This might change based on how well ESSA is doing, so the Trump administration may intervene to improve or alter it (KLEIN and ALYSON, 2017). When a new policy is announced, the success or failure of that policy is generally gauged by looking at what can be altered about it and whether or not it was a success. Comment by TutorMe Tutor: APA rule is to write out any number under 10 Comment by TutorMe Tutor: Only capitalize the first two letters of their name.
Conclusion
Education is a fundamental right for all students regardless of their color or origin; thus, the Every Student Succeeds Act was created. Many people have expressed worry about the educational system throughout the years, including that many students are not getting the quality education they need. Teachers must now create lesson plans that benefit all students, not just those in a particular class; if they are to ensure that students with learning disabilities obtain the instruction, they need to reduce bullying. All states must fight to improve schools that aren't doing well, and creating clear objectives for children might help alleviate some of the anxiety they have about life before the states gained authority. Now that states have authority over how kids will be taught, these objectives must be created to know what they need to concentrate on while learning. Many policy discussions and disagreements have taken place throughout the years, but the ESSA policy was the first one that both Democrats and Republicans agreed on in a long time.
References
Adler-Greene, L. (2019). Every Student Succeeds Act: Are schools making sure every student succeeds. Touro L. Rev., 35, 11.
Darrow, A. A. (2016). The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) What it means for students with disabilities and music educators. General Music Today, 30(1), 41-44.
Heise, M. (2017). From no child left behind to every student succeeds: Back to a future for education federalism. Colum. L. Rev., 117, 1859.
ICPSR, (2008) ICPSR Teaching & Learning with ICPSR. Retrieved 21 Jul 2019, from https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/instructors/setups2008/background/publicpolicy.jsp
Karcher, H., & Knight, D. S. (2021). Funding Structures and State Capacity for School Improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act: Case Studies of Five States. Journal of Education Human Resources, 39(4), 397-429.
KLEIN, & ALYSON, (2017). MAKING SURE THAT SCHOOLS MEASURE UP. 36(16).
Miller, J. (2014). Telling Schools What to Do, Not How to Do It: Reimagining the Federal Government’s Role in Public Education. McGeorge Law Review, 46(606-628.