AFT on Standards

The American Federation of Teachers
Selected Resources on Academic Standards

Where We Stand: Standards Based Accountability and Assessment
American Federation of Teachers (2003)
This statement expounds upon a resolution made during the AFT National Convention in July 2002. It provides a thorough overview of the challenges and benefits of standards based accountability and assessment as well as recommendations for successful implementation of standards based measures.

Instructional Demands of Standards Based Reform
American Federation of Teachers (2001)

Making Standards Matter 2001
American Federation of Teachers (2001)
Despite steady progress, a new AFT study finds that most states still have a long way to go in developing a coherent system of aligned standards, curriculum, interventions, and assessments.

For additional AFT resources on Standards Based Reform, click here.

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