Which of the Following Is Not a Reason Why the No

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason why the No Child Left Behind Act has been controversial?

• A) Many states branded it an unfunded mandate.
• B) Teachers argued that "teaching to the test" undermined critical thinking skills.
• C) The standards were too lenient and almost every school met them easily.
• D) It vastly increased the role of the federal government in the public school system.
• E) The states were made responsible for setting standards and devising appropriate tests.

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