No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is associated with which features?

• A. Increased Local Control of Schools
• B. Teacher Accountability, Mixed Classes, and Standardized Tests
• C. Elimination of Standardized Tests
• D. Expanded Community Service Requirements

Answer: (B)

No Child Left Behind centers on accountability and standardized testing. It expanded the federal role by requiring states to administer annual standardized tests in reading and math for most students, and to measure school performance using Adequate Yearly Progress. Schools and districts are held accountable for how all student groups perform, with consequences if targets aren’t met, driving improvement efforts across schools. A major part of the law is teacher accountability in core subjects, promoting highly qualified teachers and ensuring those teachers have the appropriate credentials and subject knowledge. The idea of mixed classes fits into the broader push for inclusive settings and accountability across diverse learners, but the strongest, most defining aspects are the push for standardized tests and explicit teacher accountability.