Question

question 4 of 10

supporters of the no child left behind act felt that it would:

a. increase opportunities for disadvantaged students.
b. equalize opportunities for middle-class students.
c. decrease opportunities for high-income students.
d. increase opportunities for foreign-born students.

Explanation:

Analyze the core goal of the No Child Left Behind Act

The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 aimed to close achievement gaps by providing fair, equal, and significant opportunities for all students to obtain a high-quality education, with a particular focus on disadvantaged, low-income, and minority student populations.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A aligns directly with the legislative intent of NCLB, which sought to increase educational opportunities and accountability for disadvantaged students.
• Options B, C, and D do not accurately represent the primary stated goals or arguments of the supporters of the act.

Answer:

• (A) increase opportunities for disadvantaged students. (Correct answer)
• (B) equalize opportunities for middle-class students.
• (C) decrease opportunities for high-income students.
• (D) increase opportunities for foreign-born students.