Find out how California is doing in preparing young people for college and careers:
| Align high school standards with college and workplace expectations | Align high school graduation requirements with college and workplace expectations | Administer college readiness test to all high school students | Develop a P-16 longitudinal data system | Hold high schools accountable for graduating students college- and career-ready | |
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Access more Closing the Expectations Gap 2008 survey results here.
Interactive Web Data Tool for Legislators
California Business for Education Excellence
In 1999, California Business for Education Excellence was created by business leaders to advocate for stronger public schools because the vitality of the state economy depends on an educated workforce. The following information is used to promote rigorous academic standards and ensure accountability. This Web tool allows users to select a specific legislative district and to view customized reports on academic performance.
http://www.legislator.cbee.org
Presentation of Public Attitude Poll Results
California Business for Education Excellence
In 1999, California Business for Education Excellence was created by business leaders to advocate for stronger public schools because the vitality of the state economy depends on an educated workforce. The following information is used to promote rigorous academic standards and ensure accountability. This 23-slide presentation outlines the results of a 2002 poll of registered voters in California. The purpose of this poll was to compare California to national polls; to survey the extent of the public’s understanding of standards, testing and accountability; and to measure the strength of public opinion on the subject of testing.
http://www.cbee.net/PDFs/poll%20presentation1.ppt
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