Why do inequalities continue to exist in public school education for low-income students of color, despite the efforts in the political, legislative and executive arenas to correct such inequities? Currently taking form of legislation entitled "No Child Left Behind" legislation, the Bush administration is proposing a set of programs and governmental support for elementary and secondary schools to prevent children from attending schools that fail the children. In this paper I will draw upon wide ranging research that will support the premise that despite the educational initiatives put forth by the government low income and especially students of History: How the past has influenced the present and future.
As with many educational initiatives put forth by governmental agencies, support is provided for the school system for political reasons. Often political based decision fail to address the real problem. The Bush administration is attempting to address the issue at a superficial level while ignoring key issues affecting educational school system. Politically, the Bush administration can not afford to appear to focus it support on specific at risk groups, when his political supporters have little interest in helping groups that are at risk. One reason is that such beliefs are counter to the political platform of the Republican Party. As such the Bush administration is unwilling to admit that race plays a part in the structure of "No Child Left Behind".
color continue to be left behind.
