]> http://www.academicbenchmarks.com The Gold Standard in K-12 standards solutions. Offering the most comprehensive collection of education standards and robust web-based alignment tools available. en-us Copyright 2002-2009 Academic Benchmarks 1440 /images/AB_logo.gif http://www.academicbenchmarks.com/ The Center for Civic Education (Center) has developed these voluntary National Standards for Civics and Government for students in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) supported by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) of the U.S. Department of Education and The Pew Charitable Trusts. These National Standards for Civic and Government are intended to help schools develop competent and responsible citizens who possess a reasoned commitment to the fundamental values and principles that are essential to the preservation and improvement of American constitutional democracy. Thu, 08 May 2008 13:41:57 EST 1162