Is Texas measuring up to federal expectations? An examination of the No Child Left Behind legislation on Texas Region One Education Service Center district schools

Authors

Maricela De Leon, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

5-2014

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Department

Public Administration

First Advisor

Dr. Cynthia E. Lynch

Second Advisor

Dr. Aziza Zemrani

Third Advisor

John Milford

Abstract

This research paper presented information on student performance results for school children in Texas Region One – Title I district schools. By using recent data on student performance from a seven year period, 2003 to 2010, between district schools in Region One, the findings of the results is reflected to answer the question on whether district schools in Texas Region One –Title I schools reflect the intended No Child Left Behind act performance indicators as identified in the 2002 legislation.

Comments

Copyright 2014 Maricela De León. All Rights Reserved.

Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American