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No Child Left Behind Act
GOAL ONE
Create a Culture of Achievement
1.1 Link federal education funding to accountability for results.
1.2 Increase flexibility and local control.
1.3 Increase information and options for parents.
1.4 Encourage the use of scientifically-based methods within federal education programs.
GOAL TWO
Improve Student Achievement
2.1 Ensure that all students read on grade level by the third grade.
2.2 Improve mathematics and science achievement for all students.
2.3 Improve the performance of all high school students.
2.4 Improve teacher and principal quality.
GOAL THREE
Develop Safe Schools and Strong Character
3.1 Ensure that our nation's schools are safe and drug-free and that students are free of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
3.2 Promote strong character and citizenship among our nation's youth.
GOAL FOUR
Transform Education into an Evidence-based Field
4.1 Raise the quality of research funded or conducted by the Department (of Education).
4.1 Increase the relevance of our research in order to meet the needs of our customers.
GOAL FIVE
Enhance the Quality of and Access to Postsecondary and Adult Education
5.1 Reduce the gaps in college access and completion among student populations differing by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and disability while increasing the educational attainment of all.
5.2 Strengthen accountability of postsecondary institutions.
5.3 Establish effective funding mechanisms for postsecondary education.
5.4 Strengthen Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institution, and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
5.5 Enhance the literacy and employment skills of American adults.
GOAL SIX
Establish Management Excellence
6.1 Develop and maintain financial integrity and management and internal controls.
6.2 Improve the strategic management of the Department's human capital.
6.3 Manage information technology resources, using e-gov, to improve service for our customers and partners.
6.4 Modernize the Federal Student Assistance programs and reduce their high-risk status.
6.5 Achieve budget and performance integration to link funding decisions to results.
6.6 Leverage the contributions of community- and faith-based organizations to increase the effectiveness of Department programs.
6.7 By becoming a high performance, customer-focused organization, earn the President's Quality Award. |
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