Balancing Act: School Reforms, Parental Concerns and the Dilemma of No Child Left Behind Era

Abstract

This research aimed to explore educators' perspectives on the No Filipino Child Left Behind Act of 2013. Employing a qualitative research design, the study involved ten participants selected from five schools in Iligan City, Division Lanao del Norte, using purposive sampling. Through in-depth interviews, the researcher collected substantial data subjected to thematic analysis. The findings indicated that compulsory education for school-age children contributes to a more promising and secure future. Moreover, unwavering parental support emerged as a crucial factor in ensuring education for all. However, participants expressed concerns about Section 2 of the Act, suggesting that it might foster dependency on teachers and compromise the delivery of quality education. The study also unveiled a need to reorient participants on specific Act provisions. Consequently, these results prompted the development of a program aimed at revisiting and clarifying the Act's key provisions.