In this era of standards and accountability, educators have to move themselves from the sidelines to the forefront of public education reform to meet the needs of a 21st century society. (ajeforum.com)
The state performs more poorly than the average state in standards and accountability. (edweek.org)
Regardless of what happens, the experience provides much fodder from which states and advocates can learn as they continue to push for high standards and accountability for results. (educationnext.org)