The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly The Institute for a Competitive
Workforce has taken a snapshot of all 50 states and the District
of Columbia comparing the state of K-12 education in nine
categories. To use this interactive map, click on your state for
a snapshot of how its K-12 education system is faring across all
nine categories. Or, you may click on an individual category for
a quick view of how all 50 states measure up against one
another. Click on the question mark next to each category for a
description and information on how the rating system was
developed. In fall 2010, the National Chamber Foundation (NCF)
received a grant from the Daniels Fund, a Colorado-based
foundation established by Bill Daniels, to support its efforts
to inform and mobilize business leaders and other key
constituencies about K–12 education reform in America's public
schools. Using the film Waiting for “Superman” as a platform,
NCF went on a 12-city road trip to promote the film and to
foster discussion on how business leaders c