To gain a better understanding of standards, you may wish to read these selections from various ASCD publications.

Standards: Here Today, Here Tomorrow Educational Leadership Vol. 59, No. 1, September 2001

Standards for Diverse Learners Educational Leadership Vol. 59, No. 1, September 2001

How Does a Child Understand a Standard? Educational Leadership Vol. 59, No. 1, September 2001

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