Those average scores all qualify as «meeting expectations,» under the new and tougher state standards. (host.madison.com)
The former senator, who, according to an aide, served in Congress with Kasich, called his chosen candidate «a proven political winner in a very tough state for Republicans» — ironically, the very same argument Pataki is making as he makes his case for his long - shot bid for the presidency. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Description: New York City's education department launched an ad blitz to get the message out that students are being held to the new higher Common Core standards, the day before students start taking tougher state tests. (nspra.org)