Standards - The What, When, Where, Who, and How

The document discusses the history and evolution of standards in education in the United States from 1984 to the present. It begins by noting that in 1984, there were no national or statewide standards, and the content taught varied significantly between schools and states. In 1989, state governors adopted a goal of creating common content standards. However, by 1998 standards still varied greatly between states. Discussion of national common core standards began in 2006, with the goal of aligning standards to post-secondary education and careers. The document emphasizes the importance of teaching all standards to fully prepare students.