With an attempt for balance, this article comes across as an apologia for the No Child Left Behind law. The reader is always pulled back to the approval side when there seems to be ample negative opinion about this topic. This is a rehash of old news. While seemingly reviewing NCLB from a student achievement angle, that seems to be more of a cover to help build Bush's legacy in a positive light. It might have been more useful to continue the student angle with interviews of students and parents, as one article. Then augment that with the perspective of the education community. This is a tough and emotional topic for many in the US. Why? What are the underlying values and motivations for the various view points?