The American No Child Left Behind Act: Implications for the Nigerian School System.

Abstract

This paper discussed the facts about the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) in America and compares that with the Nigerian equivalent of No Child Left Behind. The standards and goals set forth by both the American and Nigerian legislations were addressed. The paper touched the positive and negative aspects of NCLB on our school systems in both America and Nigeria. Several research articles that discuss the impact of NCLB on our school systems were also discussed. Finally, recommendations on ways and means to help the Nigerian students with disabilities forge ahead in the 21^st century were made.

Keywords: Special education, Litigation, Social issues, parental involvement, Education reform