The standards are designed to provide teachers with a guideline of what skills and knowledge students need so that they can prepare students for future success. (thoughtco.com)
In 1993, U.S. Department of Education official Francie Alexander addressed the issue as the Clinton administration pushed public dialogue about the importance of creating common benchmarks as a means of preparing students for future success. (ascd.org)
State Education Commissioner John King supports the standardized program called Common Core as a means of preparing all students for future success. (news.wbfo.org)