Living in Interesting Times: Implementation of New Federal Education Laws.

摘要

The Goals 2000: Educate America Act and the Improving Americas Schools Act (IASA), which amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, were enacted in 1994. They promote the flexible use of federal funds to support systemic, standards-based approaches to improving teaching and learning. State education agencies (SEAs) play a crucial role in implementing these laws: they are a primary source of information and guidance for local school districts; and the states have the lead role in setting academic standards and deciding how to assess student progress. This study provided baseline information on the early implementation of Goals 2000 and programs reauthorized under IASA and analyzed the ways in which the state officials who administer each of several federally funded programs have responded to the new legislative mandates.