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2.2 The Role of Governors Elementary and secondary education policy is broadly defined in state constitutions, specified in state statutes, and implemented by school districts. Federal law should support gubernatorial authority and state responsibility for K-12 education. Governors must maintain the authority to oversee the operation of education in their states at all levels. The fragmentation and diffusion of education governance creates competing interests and conflicts at a time when the system needs to move toward collective goals for all students. For this reason, NCLB must recognize and reinforce the leading role of Governors in education. Governors believe it is essential for state education agencies to adhere fully to the consultation requirements of NCLB. The U.S. Secretary of Education should require certification of compliance. 2.3 P-16 Alignment of the Education System Governors also have taken the lead in recognizing the fundamental state responsibility for a seamless progression from preschool through college (P-16) to lifelong learning. P-16 alignment is critical to ensure that students are prepared for and successful at each step within the education system and prepared for work, postsecondary education, and life. Recognition of this seamless educational continuum is important in fashioning federal education policies. Today's competitive global economies demand that our education systems start at an early age, be available to everyone, and continue for a lifetime. This can best be achieved through a vigorous federal-state-local partnership. Moreover, vigorous coordination among federal, state, and local education entities is important in fostering P-16 alignment of education laws. Congress should align the requirements, goals, and outcomes of NCLB with other federal education and workforce laws, promoting excellent education and smooth transitions for all students. | ||||||||||
The framework and much of the information provided on these pages is unabashedly swiped from Goff, John, A More Comprehensive Accountability Model, Council for Basic Education, November 16, 2000, in an effort to make the model more accessible to parents. | ||||||||||
