measuring student growth. Favored incorporating measures beyond testing into state accountability systems, including Advanced Placement scores, graduation rates, and the results of formative assessments.” [Education Week, 3/3/15] Education Week: “As First Lady Of Arkansas In 1983, [Clinton] Chaired A Committee Charged With Recommending New Standards For The State’s Schools.” “As first lady of Arkansas in 1983, chaired a committee charged with recommending new standards for the state’s schools. The committee ultimately decided to raise graduation standards and broaden course offerings.” [Education Week, 3/3/15] Education Week: In 2007, Then-Senator Clinton “Introduced Legislation To Create A Voluntary National Curriculum And Standards For Math And Science Education.” “As a U.S. senator in 2007, introduced legislation to create a voluntary national curriculum and standards for math and science education, as well as a bill to develop demonstration programs aimed at preparing rural students for college and the workforce.” [Education Week, 3/3/15] Education Week: In 2007, Then-Senator Clinton Introduced “A Bill To Develop Demonstration Programs Aimed At Preparing Rural Students For College And The Workforce.” “As a U.S. senator in 2007, introduced legislation to create a voluntary national curriculum and standards for math and science education, as well as a bill to develop demonstration programs aimed at preparing rural students for college and the workforce.” [Education Week, 3/3/15] Education Week: “As First Lady Of Arkansas, [Clinton] Helped Push For A Basic Skills Test For Educators…[Which] Earned Her And Gov. Bill Clinton The Ire Of The Arkansas Education Association.” [Education Week, 3/3/15] Education Week: Then-Senator Clinton “Introduced Bills To Improve Principal Recruitment And Development, Including In Struggling Schools, And To Authorize Federal Appropriations For The Teach For America Program.” [Education Week, 3/3/15] Education Week: Then-Presidential Candidate Clinton “Called For A Significant New Investment In Teacher Professional Development.” “As a presidential candidate in 2008, called for a significant new investment in teacher professional development, but clashed with her chief rival for the Democratic nomination, then-Sen. Barack Obama, on whether it made sense to offer individual bonuses to teachers based in part on student test scores. Instead, Ms. Clinton called for extra pay for entire schools that are able to improve student outcomes.” [Education Week, 3/3/15] Education Week: Then-Presidential Candidate Clinton “Called For Extra Pay For Entire Schools That Are Able To Improve Student Outcomes” Instead Of Offering “Individual Bonuses To Teachers Based In Part On Student Test Scores.” “As a presidential candidate in 2008, called for a significant new investment in teacher professional development, but clashed with her chief rival for the Democratic nomination, then-Sen. Barack Obama, on whether it made sense to offer individual bonuses to teachers based in part on student test scores. Instead, Ms. Clinton called for extra pay for entire schools that are able to improve student outcomes.” [Education Week, 3/3/15] Education Week: In 2008, Then-Presidential Candidate Clinton “Was Endorsed By The American Federation Of Teachers.” As a presidential candidate, was endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers. (The National Education Association chose not to endorse either Ms. Clinton her rival Mr. Obama.)” [Education Week, 3/3/15]