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Number of states that have pledged to adopt Common Core standards

From college campus to schoolhouse door, educators affirm that college-ready means career-ready.

   A new report by ACT, "Focusing on the Essentials for College and Career Readiness," found that 71 percent of high school teachers and 78 percent of college professors agree that the level of knowledge and skills needed to be ready for college and a career overlap "a great deal" or "completely."

   Across the nation, there is a growing consensus among policymakers, educators, advocates, and business leaders, that students must acquire the same skills in high school to succeed in college and the workplace. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that all kids—especially low-income and minority students who are often left behind—receive a high-quality education. Their success and our nation's prosperity depend on it.