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6/9/2009
A June 9, 2009 press release from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announces that Illinois is joining "The State Leadership Initiative," with the goal of preparing students to succeed in the workplace through the development of rigorous career-ready standards. Illinois, along with 12 other participating states, has committed to modifying curriculum, instruction and assessments to create courses that are relevant for students. The initiative is led by The Partnership for 21st Century Skills, which is an education advocacy organization based in Arizona.
The press release is available at the ISBE Web site.
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