K-2 Standards and Assessments: A 50-State Review

K-2 Standards and Assessments: A 50-State Review

This paper provides an overview of the state-level content standards and the mandatory statewide assessments for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade that are in place in all 50 states.

Three trends in public education shape the context of this paper: the broad-based accountability movement in K-12 education, the growing accountability movement in early childhood education, and the recent emergence of a focus on P-3 education.

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37 Scientists Pioneering the Future of Biomedical Research

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Biomedical researchers are at the heart of nearly every medical advancement. From cutting-edge cancer treatments to breakthrough discoveries about emerging viruses, these scientists use creativity and ingenuity to explore new horizons in human health and medicine. And for nearly 40 years, The Pew Charitable Trusts has supported more than 1,000 early-career researchers committed to this work.

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How does broadband internet reach our homes, phones, and tablets? What kind of infrastructure connects us all together? What are the major barriers to broadband access for American communities?