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1 Government Funding and Student Achievement The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) prohibits the implementation of a national curriculum, but provides increased financial support for elementary and secondary schools and enhances the involvement of the federal government in K-12 education. Funds are allocated to enhance teacher training, provide school resources, and encourage parental involvement in extracurricular activities. The objective of this legislation is to enhance educational access and provisions for children belonging to low-income households, including those residing in rural areas, experiencing neglect, homelessness, migration, Native American communities, and those with limited English proficiency. The Act enforces responsibility and rigorous criteria for all educational institutions, while also advocating for equal access to education. Prior to the implementation of this legislation, there was a substantial disparity in academic performance between kids of varying racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. The Coleman study had a significant impact as well. Initially, they discovered a substantial disparity in academic achievement between black and white children. Subsequently, they proposed that racial disparities within households were primarily responsible for this. The allocation of funds for primary and secondary educational institutions is specified in Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). A school may receive funding if it has a low-income student population above 40 percent. The allocation of federal funds to each state is contingent upon various factors, such as poverty rates and expenditures on education. Additional cash will be distributed to states that have both greater poverty rates and higher per-pupil expenditures. The objective is to elevate the test scores and general academic progress of these kids, with the aim of enabling them to overcome poverty and reduce the disparity in educational attainment. The provision of

2 federal financing is conditional upon the institution's commitment to enhance students' educational prospects. In order to maintain eligibility for federal financing, schools must exhibit adherence to national standards. Institutions that fail to meet basic requirements may face the possibility of having their federal funds withheld. Schools face the possibility of losing funds if they fail to show a dedication to improving educational standards and student performance on standardized assessments. Prior to this Act, the government's involvement in schools had been limited. Although the implementation of a national curriculum was prohibited, this Act still established national standards for academic performance. Government funding will diminish the impact of the Coleman Report.

3 References Dickinson, E. E. (2016, December 2). Coleman Report set the standard for the study of public education . The Hub. Retrieved February 22, 2022, from https://hub.jhu.edu/magazine/2016/winter/coleman-report-public-education/ Elementary and Secondary Education Act . (2019, December 23). Education. Retrieved February 22, 2022, from https://education.laws.com/elementary-and-secondary- education-act Hanushek, E. A. (2020, August 5). What matters for student achievement . Education Next. Retrieved February 22, 2022, from https://www.educationnext.org/what-matters-for- student-achievement/

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