SOC 472: Sociology of Education (Gast): Education Policy

Contains the core curriculum standards for grades K-12 drafted by the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. Most states have adopted these standards, including Kentucky.

"The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas. Assessments are conducted periodically in mathematics, reading, science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geography, and U.S. history."

Features links to government documents on education policy.

Provides state legislation information, research reports, and other unbiased resources on education policy issues to help state leaders shape policy in all US states.