| Five years into the 21st century, the term “standards” is well-ensconced in the education lexicon. However, debate has continued over whether standards have fulfilled their promise — whether they do, in fact, support a system of education that leaves no child behind. In 2001, in an effort to find the answer to that question, McREL created a multimedia, multi-site, “National Dialogue” to create and support community conversations on standards-based reform efforts. This policy brief details the outcomes of the National Dialogue over the course of the past four years, and provides insight into how federal, state, and local policymakers and education leaders might capitalize on McREL’s findings as they work to ensure that all children meet high expectations for learning. | 
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