Educational Excellence

Review the goals put forth by the Educational Excellence for All Children Act (1999).

Goal 1: Ready to learn by the year 2000, all children in America will start school ready to learn.
Goal 2: School Completion by the year 2000, the high school graduation rate will increase to at least 90 percent.
Goal 3: Student Achievement and Citizenship by the year 2000, all students will leave grades 4, 8, and 12 having demonstrated competency over challenging subject matter including English, Mathematics, Science, Foreign Languages, Civics and Government, Economics, Arts, History, and Geography, and every school in America will ensure that all students learn to use their minds well, so they may be prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment in our Nation’s modern economy.
Goal 4: Mathematics and Science by the year 2000, United States students will be first in the world in mathematics and science achievement.
Goal 5: Adult Literacy and Lifelong Learning
By the year 2000, every adult American will be literate and will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Goal 6: Safe, Disciplined, and Alcohol- and Drug-Free Schools
By the year 2000, every school in the United States will be free of drugs, violence, and the unauthorized presence of firearms and alcohol, and will offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning.

Assignment Instructions:
Research current data for the state of Georgia to determine how the goals of the Educational Excellence for All Children Act (1999) and write a 2-3 page (excluding the cover and reference page) paper assessing how the United States has done in meeting the goals set forth by the Educational Excellence for All Children Act in 1999.

What areas have improved?
What areas do still need improvement?
Research this information for your local school, district, or county.
How does your area compare to the national data available?
Compare the High School graduation rate from your area to another area in the Nation.
Finally, what suggestions would you recommend to your local school board regarding these goals?