In response to a proposal request from the state, Achieve reviewed the draft of Maryland’s Pre-K–8 Voluntary State Curriculum (VSC) in Science (dated May 2004). This report summarizes our findings and also reflects the discussion that followed our presentation to representatives of the Maryland State Department of Education. (2005)
Over the past five years, the phrase "college and career readiness" has been used often by state and local policymakers, education foundations and non-profits,...