And part of it comes from from the intensity of his work process, which often sees him going through rigorous preparation and staying in character throughout filming. (rogerebert.com)
However, we would need to be able to compensate our teachers better in order to justify the cost of more rigorous preparation. (k-12daily.org)
In response, the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) created a state - led, bipartisan solution to the problem - national standards for grades K - 12 that take students on a path of rigorous preparation for college and career readiness. (rossieronline.usc.edu)