After high school Quote by Bob Wise
“Zip codes might be great for sorting mail, but they should not determine the quality of a child s education or success in the future workforce," said Bob Wise, president of the Alliance for Excellent Education and former governor of West Virginia. "With common standards and assessments, students, parents, and teachers will have a clear, consistent understanding of the skills necessary for students to succeed after high school and compete with peers across the state line and across the ocean.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Alliance for Excellent Education conference, 2015
Education should be measured by standards, not zip codes, to ensure equal opportunity.
In simple terms: Equal standards, not geography, determine success.
Key Takeaway
Implement uniform assessments for fairness.
Themes
education
equity
policy
Mood
analytical
optimistic
Type
statement
policy
When to use this quote
- school districts
- state education boards
- future workforce
Key Concepts
standardized testing
resource allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can standards be fair across regions?
- What alternatives exist to zip‑code bias?
A Different Perspective
Uniform standards may ignore local needs.
