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| | Education: State Standards |
 | | In the State of State Standards 2000, states receive an average grade of C- for 2000, up from a D+ in 1998. |
 | | For example, the Virginia state department of education is asking all 87,000 public school teachers in the state how they believe their schools are handling the Standards of Learning program, which incorporates statewide standards, assessments and a system of accreditation for schools and districts. |
 | | States will have to further develop a curriculum to support their standards, implement high-quality assessment indicators, align tests to state standards, and provide additional resources to assist students who fail to meet state expectations. |
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