On the economic impact of education policy in a global economy

On the impact of No Child Left Behind

On the changing role of technology in the schools

On how high the stakes are for the US if we don't raise the bar for our schools

Discusses alignment of elements within an education system and the importance of post-secondary education

On global competition and teaching

Defines the skills required for young people to succeed in the new global economy

On international standards, and the perils of comparing countries

Where We Stand takes a look at the most pressing issues in education. The program doesn't concern one place, or one problem. This is about all of our schools, and where they stand.