K-12 | Policy
Education in Your State: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Posted March 01, 2011
The Institute for a Competitive Workforce has taken a snapshot of all 50 states and the District of Columbia comparing the state of K-12 education in nine categories:
- Standards
- Data Systems
- Teacher Policies
- Charter School Laws
- Return on Investment
- Graduation Rates
- Student Achievement
- Achievement Gaps
- Dropouts' Effect on the State's Economy
Below is The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly in Your State:
Download the Fact Sheet Methodology (February 2011).
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Central Florida Education Summit - Implementing the Common Core State Standards
June 05, 2013
The Central Florida Education Summit will be hosted by the Central Florida Partnership and sponsored by the Orlando Regional REALTOR Association, in partnership with the National Chamber Foundation, the Institute for a Competitive Workforce, and the Central Florida Public School Board Coalition.
U.S. News STEM Solutions National Conference
June 17, 2013 to June 19, 2013
U.S. News STEM Solutions 2013 will bring together business, education and government leaders who have long recognized the need to connect the dots between STEM education and careers. Adding to last year’s successful conference format, the second edition will give more dedicated time for these leaders to interact and collaborate.