State Leaders Support Standards for All Students

By Chris Minnich, Executive Director, Council of Chief State School Officers

Four years ago, when states set out to create rigorous standards to ensure each student graduates college- and career-ready, they meant all students. We knew all students would face challenges, whether it was an advanced high school junior or a classmate who struggled with English. This was a foundational consideration, albeit it a daunting one.

Still, as state leaders, we refused to set low expectations for any child.