Chris Minnich

Director of Standards, Assessment and Accountability, Council of Chief State School Officers

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Director of Standards, Assessment and Accountability for the Council of Chief State School Officers

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Educators and Governors in all states — except Alaska and Texas — have agreed on uniform, national standards for teaching English and Math in grades K through 12.

Can Schools Aim High When Budgets Are Low?

Educators and Governors in all states — except Alaska and Texas — have agreed on uniform, national standards for teaching English and Math in grades K through 12.

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