Created by the nation's governors and business leaders, Achieve helps states raise academic standards and achievement so that all students graduate ready for college, careers and citizenship. Over the past decade, states have led the national movement to raise standards, improve teaching and learning, and hold schools more accountable. Standards are in place in every state, but far too many young people leave our schools today without the knowledge and skills they need to compete in college or the workplace. Achieve’s goal is to help every state close the expectations gap so that all students graduate ready for success.