They are asking skeptics to simply give the standards a chance, insisting that their emphasis on reasoning and critical thinking will better prepare students for college and the workforce. (gse.harvard.edu)
It is the job of a state to prepare its children for their future — to enter college and the workforce ready to succeed so that they can become productive members of society. (advanceillinois.org)
New tactics, like recruiting from historically black universities, community colleges and workforce development programs, are widening the applicant pool. (fortune.com)