Where Do Children Stand?Today, for the first time in our nation's history, the next generation will likely fare worse than their parents - unless we intervene. Global competition and automation have led to the loss of tens of millions of U.S. jobs in the past generation. For children to succeed in today's fast changing world, we must equip them to be proficient in core academic subjects, effective communicators and team players, and capable of learning quickly. View indicators of investment in education and student achievement for Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington. Our MissionStand for Children’s mission is to use the power of grassroots action to help all children get the excellent public education and strong support they need to thrive.
| Let’s Close the Gap in MassachusettsMassachusetts has some of the best schools in the country -- but not for everyone. Despite high average test scores, the gap in achievement between rich and poor students, and between white and African-American and Latino children, is among the worst in the U.S. Adults cannot just stand on the sidelines. To learn more about how to address the gap and position the state for Race to the Top funds, see our 2009 Fall Campaign Briefing. Tennesseans: Save the Date to Help 4-Year-OldsJoin Stand for Children on February 16 at a Pre-K Day on the Hill to support Tennessee’s pre-k program. Pre-k has had incredible support from Governor Bredesen and the state legislature. But key factors will shift in 2010. We’ll elect a new governor next year, and we face an ever-tightening state budget. Preserving the state’s 934 pre-K classrooms serving 18,000 4-year-olds is up to us. Learn more and stay tuned for registration details.
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