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The first exams will be given in years 2014 and 2015. 3316891 221203 Content Research & Development (R&D): Achieve regularly conducts R&D to help advance the work of states as well as the education reform community at large. Achieve's research includes studies of high school graduation requirements, implementation strategies for the Common Core State Standards, state accountability models, and analyses of expectations from countries around the world. In addition to the publication of reports, Achieve has developed tools that help states change policies and practices. Next-Generation Science Standards: In partnership with the National Academies of Science's National Research Council (NRC), National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Achieve is managing a state-led process to develop next-generation science standards, based on the NRC'S recently-released Conceptual Framework for Science Education. 2079605 Strategic Communications & Outreach: Achieve has developed a range of advocacy resources that aim to address common concerns with college and career readiness. 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Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Form 990, Part III, Line 4d : Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC): Achieve is serving as the project management partner for PARCC, a consortium of states that was awarded a Race to the Top assessment competition grant. PARCC states have committed to building a K-12 assessment system that: builds a pathway to college and career readiness for all students; creates high-quality assessments that measure the full range of the Common Core State Standards; supports educators in the classroom; makes better use of technology in assessments; and advances accountability at all levels. The first exams will be given in years 2014 and 2015.