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The article focuses on ways the No Child Left Behind Act has changed public schools in the United States. Student achievement scores on tests are rising, although it is unclear whether students are gaining as much knowledge. Increased focus on reading and mathematics causes other subjects to fall to the wayside. Schools are paying closer attention to curriculum and test scores.

The article discusses the result of the Center on Education Policy (CEP) survey on the effect of inadequate funding on the implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS). According to the survey, lack of funds may complicate CCSS implementation. It also presents the steps taken by several districts and states in implementing CCSS including curriculum alignment with the standards, teachers' preparation, and familiarization of stakeholders.