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Download full textConklin, Kristin D. – National Governors Association, 2005
Governors are united in their commitment to improve America's high schools. Nationwide, only 71 percent of students graduate from high school, and only 18 percent of high school freshmen go on to complete a college degree on time. Deficits in basic skills cost colleges, businesses, and underprepared high school graduates as much as $16 billion…
Descriptors: State Government, Educational Improvement, High Schools, Leadership
New Jersey Mathematics Coalition, New Brunswick. – 1997
In May 1996, the New Jersey State Board of Education adopted the Core Curriculum Content Standards. The standards define all concepts students are expected to achieve in seven content areas (including mathematics and science) at grades 4, 8, and 12. They also describe what all students must learn as they move from school to work and include the…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Curriculum
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1997
Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction, in collaboration with Wisconsin citizens, developed academic standards in 12 curricular areas. The dance education standards go beyond emphasizing mastery of individual student areas--they weave five essential characteristics of literate individuals throughout: application of the basics, ability to…
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Dance Education
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1997
Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction, in collaboration with Wisconsin citizens, developed academic standards in 12 curricular areas. The health education standards go beyond emphasizing mastery of individual student areas--they weave four essential characteristics of health-literate individuals throughout: critical thinking and problem…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Comprehensive School Health Education, Critical Thinking, Educational Quality
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1997
Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction, in collaboration with Wisconsin citizens, developed academic standards in 12 curricular areas. The physical education standards go beyond emphasizing mastery of individual student areas--they weave five essential characteristics of literate individuals throughout: application of the basics, ability to…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Comprehensive School Health Education, Critical Thinking, Educational Quality
