A more complete and accurate conception, in line with the colloquial meaning of the term, recognizes that standards also refer to
the desired qualities of student work and the degree of rigor that must be assessed and achieved.
«The
desire for principals to focus and
work with teacher and
students on the
quality of teaching and learning is really spot on to what the research says should provide meaningful improvements in
student achievement,» says Ellen Goldring, a professor
of educational policy and leadership at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee.