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National Education Standards


"All states and schools will have challenging and clear standards of achievement and accountability for all children, and effective strategies for reaching those standards." -- U.S. Dept. of Education

In response, national education organizations and state departments of education have begun implementing sets of standards or guidelines.

Education World presents the objectives of the voluntary National Education Standards for the major subject areas:

  • Fine Arts Standards
  • Language Arts Standards
  • Mathematics Standards
  • Physical Education and Health Standards
  • Science Standards
  • Social Sciences Standards
  • Technology Standards
  • Standards Table of Contents

    Links to Additional National Standards
  • American Indian Content Standards (BIA)
  • Department of Defense Schools: Curriculum Standards (DODEA)
  • Business Education National Standards (NBEA)
  • Educational Leadership Policy Standards (CCSSO)
  • ESL Standards for Pre-K-12 Students (TESOL)
  • Gifted Program Standards Pre-K12 (NAGC)
  • Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning (ALA)
  • Parent/Family Involvement Programs National Standards (PTA)
  • School Counselors: Ethical Standards (ASCA)


    • State Education Standards
    Education World provides access to the state standards by subject as well: