Six KEY QUESTIONS capture the challenges of making standards-based schools a reality. The “answers,” found in McREL’s research, guide you through a process that will help you ensure that teachers are teaching what students need to learn.

Here’s what you’ll find under each key question:

• A typical dilemma schools and districts face when implementing standards 
• Case studies describing how others resolved similar dilemmas 
• Strategies for improvement that provide definitive advice on specific issues 
• Resources that contain more detailed information about each strategy

For questions or to request more information, contact McREL at info@mcrel.org