Because we want the best education for our students, we use standards as our starting point. 

Standards are clear, challenging statements of what students should know and be able to do with their knowledge and skills. 

Standards for teaching and learning provide the same high-quality results for education that standards provide for every other area. 

High-level, consistent standards are the best way to ensure that all aspects of the learning process are coordinated from kindergarten through grade twelve. 

Standards eliminate the guesswork in education and help guarantee success.