Public Supports Raising Academic Standards

Broad, deep and fully bipartisan public support exists for policies aimed at preparing all high school students for college and careers, according to a new nationwide survey of American voters released by Achieve. Regarding efforts to raise the bar in American high schools, Gov. Phil Bredesen, co-chair of Achieve, said, “For this to be successful, it cannot be the policy wonks or elected officials, it has to be owned community by community. Otherwise, it will be too easy to slide off the track.” Read the article...