A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

This paper began with a quotation that captures a lofty concept but in the context of day-to-day world responsibilities. This paper attempts to keep a focus on why a standards driven education system can help all learners achieve and be productive members of society -- the lofty purpose. Yet it addresses several streams of technical issues. The technical issues discussed in this paper, and others, are all "inside the black box" that make up the inner workings of the education and training system in our country. They are the day-to-day realities. The paper has sought to provide recommendations based upon the most cost-effective ways to find solutions to promote the effort. This cost-effective criteria has lead to multiple recommendations that requires new and different forms of collaboration, a chancy proposition at best. Yet, there really is no choice. The strands must be pulled together.

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[Leadership Responsibilities]

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