Enhancing the college and career readiness of American students requires improvement of the instructional process. High quality instructional programs provide:
- rigorous expectations for all students through aligned standards and comprehensive assessment systems,
- processes to monitor student growth and mastery of content
- high quality early learning approaches aligned to K-12 expectations
- expanded learning opportunities throughout all stages of education
- rigorous programs of study, including college preparatory, career, and technical education
- aligned resources, structures, and learning supports for students