Dear Governor,

I want to thank you for supporting the adoption of the Common Core Standards for our state. I also want to urge you to take the Governor's Pledge to support the timely implementation of these rigorous world-class standards, and to support other policies that will fully realize these standards for every one of our school children.

Governor's Pledge on Common Core Standards Implementation:
In today's world, we must adequately prepare our students for life beyond high school. Our students will be leaving our schools and competing for jobs not just with students from other states but with graduates from other countries. The best way to accelerate our state's economic recovery is to invest in today's students--who will be tomorrow's workers.

Therefore, I hereby pledge to support the timely and full implementation in my state of the high-quality and consistent Common Core Standards, including a plan that insures that these standards reach every classroom. I will fully support policies that make these standards meaningful and applicable to every student.

It is in the interest of our children, our state and our nation to better prepare our students for life beyond high school. Clear, consistent, and high quality standards will help restore America to be the world's leader in innovation and productivity.

Sincerely,

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