Only 11 percent showed a strong grasp of history. Three quarters of the respondents to a poll for U.S. News say academic standards should be raised. But the drive to create academic standards has been plagued by opposition from both liberals and conservatives, and its many troubles suggest that if the Palisades participants are to meet their lofty aims, they will have to overcome major barriers. Goals 2000 Legislation and Related Items Links to state plans, community updates and a progress report. Standards Bibliography Includes related book and article references.
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Content Knowledge Searchable and browsable educational standards and benchmarks database. Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 Hyperlinked text of this legislation. Schools for scandal. Cheating by teachers and administrators on standardized testing administered to students has become a widespread problem, as educators try to boost the perceived performance of their students. The tests themselves, and publishing and administering practices, also have flaws that lead to misrepresentation of student learning.