Reflection Section |
This website is intended for those who are thinking of formulating a position on the No Child Left Behind Act. It is also intended for those who wish to find out how they can make a difference within the program and advocate for change. Those people who want to find out about NCLB can, and through this website , be guided on where and how they can do something about their opinion. It is important to also note that the audience is primarily adults, due to the nature of the descriptions of the program. Parents, teachers, and other third parties can come to this site to develop their postitions. |
Some of thge design concerns that would arise when creating a website like this, would be the general look of the site. With linking web pages that are more on one side of the issue than another, it makes the website partisan, to a degree. This is one of the concerning problems with creating a website about something that can be a hot button issue to many people. To deliver the information clearly and concise while at the same time maintaining a level of integrity to allow the reader to choose his own side. |
The overall purpose of a website like this is to inform. With that in mind, the secondary purpose is to guide the uninformed into a position, which would allow them to either advocate change or the policy as it is. Again, the main issue when constructing this website in this way, is that you have to walk the line between information and opinion, while also being careful not to let the raw data show a clear and defined side. |
The political climate on the issue of No Child Left Behind is one of a sleeping giant. That is, it could become a larger issue when tax money is in shorter supply. Currently, our government has been able to fund NCLB without too much of an eruption from Liberals over the tax money spent on it. This is primarily because education is a liberal issue. However, as economic and political climates change, it is likely that public opinion will also shift with it. This is why keeping a fact based report on NCLB is so essential in presenting this to an audience of interested adults. |
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