«As the nation seeks to maintain our international competitiveness, ensure all students regardless of
background have access to a high quality education, and prepare all students for college, work and citizenship,» said Duncan when the standards were released in June 2010, «these standards are an important foundation for our collective work.»
As a native New Yorker, Melissa
has devoted her career
to improving
access to high -
quality education for all children in New York City regardless of zip code and economic
background.