Which national learning standards outline what students should know and be able to do at each grade level, emphasizing consistency, rigor, and college and career readiness?

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The concept here is a standardized, grade-by-grade framework that sets clear expectations for what students should know and be able to do, with a focus on consistent rigor and preparation for college and careers. The set that does this is the Common Core Curriculum Standards, created to provide a shared roadmap for mathematics and English language arts across states, outlining specific competencies for each grade level so students stay on a common path toward readiness. The other options refer to laws or programs rather than a nationwide standards document: ESSA governs accountability and state flexibility, NCLB was the earlier accountability law, and Race to the Top was a grant program to spur reforms.