From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

50-State Mathematics Requirements for the Standard High School Diploma PDF - Math graduation requirements: This report specifies the high school graduation requirements in math in the 50 states. It notes two growing trends in state-set math graduation requirements – the ever-larger number of states requiring four units of math to graduate, and the small but growing number of states specifying that a math course must be taken each year of high school or in the student's senior year. (Jennifer Dounay Zinth, Education Commission of the States, March 2012)...

Mathematics: Which practices impact student achievement? - Access related research titles from the ECS Research Studies Database. Links embedded in titles will take you to each study's major findings and recommendations....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Postsecondary Students--International - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Students--K-12 Exchange Students - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Alignment - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Censorship - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Excusal - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Home Economics - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Speech Education - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

The Progress of Education Reform: Citizenship Education PDF - This issue of The Progress of Education Reform examines research on what constitutes citizenship education, how citizenship education contributes to the acquisition of 21st century skills and civic learning opportunity and achievement gaps. (Jennifer Piscatelli, Education Commission of the States, October 2010)...

High School-Level STEM Initiatives - This database provides information on a variety of state efforts intended to increase student interest and achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics in grades 9-12. (Kyle Zinth, Education Commission of the States, June 2008)...

International Baccalaureate - The International Baccalaureate (IB) program offers highly motivated students the opportunity to complete a cohesive, challenging curriculum aligned with international standards. This 50-state database, focused on the IB Diploma Program for 11th and 12th graders, provides information on numerous state policies related to program quality and access. (Jennifer Dounay, Education Commission of the States, August 2007)...

The Progress of Education Reform - Secondary STEM Education PDF - The next generation of Americans will likely require a solid grounding in mathematics and science for their creativity to be maximized in a world increasingly dependent on technological advances for prosperity and security. As the majority of Americans do not earn a postsecondary degree, it is essential that students be given this solid grounding during the elementary and secondary years. (Kyle Zinth, Education Commission of the States, July 2008)...

From the ECS State Policy Database: High School--International Baccalaureate - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

What Policymakers Need to Know About the Cost of Implementing Lab-Based Science Course Requirements MS Word PDF - An increasing number of states have required that some – or all – Carnegie units in science for high school graduation be fulfilled by lab sciences. This ECS Policy Brief examines the research that supports implementing lab science requirements for high school graduation; the number of states requiring science lab credits for high school graduation; the costs associated with fitting schools with science labs – in terms of capital, equipment, operations, maintenance and other needs; and the alternatives to traditional labs and their respective benefits and disadvantages in terms of cost, space, teaching staff needs and student learning. (Mike Griffith, Education Commission of the States, June 2007)...

Aligned to the Research: Science and Mathematics Graduation Requirements PDF - Recent years have seen much attention on mathematics and science education, and one of the most visible actions many states have taken is raising high school graduation requirements for the two subjects. This ECS StateNote examines recent research on what specific courses research finds predict a higher likelihood of success beyond high school, and provides a summary of each states' current graduation requirements in mathematics and science. (Kyle Zinth and Jennifer Dounay, Education Commission of the States, June 2007)...

Sex Education Laws in the States MS Word PDF - Laws concerning sex education vary significantly in their scope and type among the states. This ECS StateNote examines these laws in 38 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Kyle Zinth, Education Commission of the States, February 2007)...

Entrepreneurial Education Laws in the States MS Word PDF - One of the great historical drivers of this nation's economic success is the entrepreneurial spirit of its people. States have sought to harness and nurture entrepreneurship in many ways, including in their public school and higher education systems. One tool states have used is enacting legislation addressing entrepreneurship, and this ECS StateNote examines such legislation in 18 states. (Kyle Zinth, Education Commission of the States, February 2007)...

Mathematics Graduation Requirements: Classes of 2006 Through 2011 MS Word PDF - Many states are increasing the minimum number of mathematics units a student must complete to earn a high school diploma. This document provides an overview of the trend through the class of 2011. (Kyle Zinth, Education Commission of the States, Updated August 2006)...

Science Graduation Requirements: Classes of 2006 Through 2011 MS Word PDF - Many states are increasing the minimum number of science units a student must complete to earn a high school diploma. This document provides an overview of the trend through the class of 2011. (Kyle Zinth, Education Commission of the States, Updated August 2006)...

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Family Living Education - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

High School Graduation Requirements: English - This database provides 50-state information on high school graduation requirements in English/language arts. (Jennifer Dounay, Education Commission of the States, January 2006)...

High School Graduation Requirements: Foreign Language - This database provides 50-state information on high school graduation requirements in foreign language. (Jennifer Dounay, Education Commission of the States, January 2006)...

High School Graduation Requirements: Mathematics - This database provides 50-state information on high school graduation requirements in mathematics. (Jennifer Dounay, Education Commission of the States, January 2006)...

High School Graduation Requirements: Science - This database provides 50-state information on high school graduation requirements in science. (Jennifer Dounay, Education Commission of the States, January 2006)...

School Graduation Requirements: Social Studies - This database provides 50-state information on high school graduation requirements in social studies, including world history and geography. (Jennifer Dounay, Education Commission of the States, January 2006)...

Standard High School Graduation Requirements - This database provides 50-state information on high school graduation requirements in all subject areas. (Jennifer Dounay, Education Commission of the States, January 2006)...

Policies Dealing With Evolution in Select States MS Word PDF - As is the case with many issues, in crafting standards for science education – especially those that deal with evolution – policymakers have had to grapple with competing demands of the citizenry. This ECS StateNote illustrates policies on evolution education in select states and districts. (Kyle Zinth, Education Commission of the States, December 2005)...

State Policies Concerning Holocaust Education MS Word PDF - Even though World War II ended over 60 years ago, Holocaust education did not. Decades later the world is still learning about the atrocities that occurred. This ECS StateNote describes state education policy concerning the Holocaust. Some states have formed commissions, councils or task forces on Holocaust education and others have implemented state policy that mandates instruction of the Holocaust as part of state curriculum. (Dustin D. Weeden, ECS, June 2005)...

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--International Education - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams with an International Focus 2001 State-by-State Comparison MS Word PDF - Multistate compilations of AP examinations: (1) 2001 European History, (2) 2001 French Language/Literature, (3) 2001 German Language, (4) 2001 Comparative Government & Politics, (5) 2001 Human Geography, 2001 Spanish Language/Literature and (6) 2001 Participation in AP Examinations with an International Focus (all). (Jennifer Azordegan, Education Commission of the States, September 2002)...

State Policies Encouraging/Requiring Foreign Language Instruction Apart from High School Graduation Requirements MS Word PDF - The No Child Left Behind Act brings attention to the importance of foreign-language instruction by including the Foreign Language Assistance Act of 2001. The Foreign Language Incentive Program in this act, offers public elementary schools grants to provide foreign-language instruction. States have addressed these issues by recommending or requiring that schools offer or students receive foreign-language instruction before the high school grades. Here is a list of state education policies encouraging or mandating foreign-language instruction in presecondary- or secondary-level grades, separate from high school graduation requirements. (Jennifer Dounay, Education Commission of the States, September 2002)...

International Education MS Word - How are schools preparing American students to understand the international events unfolding around them? Do students understand and appreciate persons from diverse cultures around the world? Since September 11, 2001, these questions have taken on increased significance, and in the interest of sound education policy, state leaders are responding by taking another look at the strength of international education components in schools. (Jennifer Dounay, Education Commission of the States, September 2002)...

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Physical Education - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Mathematics - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Arts Education - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Core Curriculum - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Environmental Education - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed. - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Foreign Language/Sign Language - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Geography Education - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Language Arts - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Language Arts--Writing/Spelling - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Multicultural - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Sex Education - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Social Studies/History - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....

From the ECS State Policy Database: Curriculum--Science - This policy database—updated weekly—is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States....