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Challenge to Lead Goals for Education

The Challenge to Lead Goals for Education


STATE PROGRESS REPORTS ON THE GOALS
2010 State Progress Reports

PUBLICATIONS
2010 SREB Annual Report: the essentials: what really counts in improving education

 SREB States Maintain Lead in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Programs

 A Critical Mission: Making Adolescent Reading an Immediate Priority in SREB States

 Keeping Middle Grades Students on the Path to Success in High School

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Joan M. Lord
Vice President, Education Policies
(404) 875-9211

Adopted by a committee of the region's leaders in 2002, the SREB Challenge to Lead Goals for Education set an ambitious agenda for the region: to improve public education in every member state at every level and to lead the nation in educational progress.

SREB tracks the progress of all 16 member states on each goal and also issues reports on specific topics, recommending specific next steps for state education leaders and policy-makers to pursue.

Learn more about SREB states' educational progress


By goal: Read the most recent comprehensive reports, shown with each goal below. 
By state: Click on "State Progress Reports" above at right for a detailed wrap-up of each member state's progress on all 16 goals.

The Challenge to Lead Goals


1. All children are ready for the first grade.
Ready to Start: Ensuring High-Quality Prekindergarten in SREB States
Building a Foundation for Success by Getting Every Child Ready for School

2. Achievement in the early grades for all groups of students exceeds national averages and performance gaps are closed.
Set for Success: Improving Reading and Mathematics Achievement in the Early Grades
Mastering Reading and Mathematics in the Early Grades

3. Achievement in the middle grades for all groups of students exceeds national averages and performance gaps are closed.
Keeping Middle Grades Students on the Path to Success in High School
Getting the Mission Right in the Middle Grades

4. All young adults have a high school diploma — or, if not, pass the GED tests.
Gaining Ground on High School Graduation Rates in SREB States: Milestones and Guideposts
Gaining Ground Update (addendum)
Getting Serious About High School Graduation

5. All recent high school graduates have solid academic preparation and are ready for postsecondary education and a career.
Getting Students Ready for College and Careers

6. Adults who are not high school graduates participate in literacy and job-skills training and further education.
A Smart Move in Tough Times: How SREB States Can Strengthen Adult Learning and the Work Force
Investing Wisely in Adult Learning is Key to State Prosperity

7. The percentage of adults who earn postsecondary degrees or technical certificates exceeds national averages.
Creating College Opportunity for All: Prepared Students and Affordable Colleges

8. Every school has higher student performance and meets state academic standards for all students each year.
Focusing on Student Performance Through Accountability

9. Every school has leadership that results in improved student performance — and leadership begins with an effective school principal.
Schools Need Good Leaders Now: State Progress in Creating a Learning-Centered School Leadership System
Progress Being Made in Getting a Quality Leader in Every School

10. Every student is taught by qualified teachers.
Resolve and Resources to Get a Qualified Teacher in Every Classroom

11. The quality of colleges and universities is regularly assessed and funding is targeted to quality, efficiency and state needs.
Holding Colleges and Universities Accountable for Meeting State Needs

12. The state places a high priority on an education system of schools, colleges and universities that is accountable.
From Goals to Results: Improving Education System Accountability


Recent topical reports


SREB States Maintain Lead in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Programs

A Critical Mission: Making Adolescent Reading an Immediate Priority in SREB States

Charter Schools in SREB States: A Call for Accountability

Clearing Paths to College Degrees: Transfer Policies in SREB States

The Changing Roles of Statewide High School Exams

Improving ACT and SAT Scores: Making Progress, Facing Challenges  

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