Two states reject the idea. Critics say that working toward the same standards in every state will not guarantee excellence for all.

VOA: special.2010.03.25

"This labor not only takes lower wages,but accepts a standard of living so low that the American working man cannot compete with it."

VOA: special.2010.05.20

But experts believe the electrical current might help activate nerve cells that are not working correctly.

VOA: special.2009.02.03

We've been working to make our schools healthier. We've been working to increase the amount of physical activity that our kids are getting, not just during the day at school but also at home.

VOA: special.2010.06.07

Tessionniere claims that since it could not fire many workers, France Telecom created miserable working conditions to force them to leave.

VOA: standard.2010.04.11

But they say that does not mean the Obama administration can lower its guard and stop working toward achieving that.

VOA: standard.2010.01.19

Many agreed that the president's economic programs are not working and that he should reverse course.

VOA: standard.2009.12.04

Critics say the national exam is biased, since it presumes a level of knowledge and cultural background that students from working class families may not have.

VOA: standard.2010.02.02

Marchers from all walks of life were united in their belief that the current global economic system was simply not working and change was urgently needed.

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

The opposition leader says Saakashvili understands perfectly well that he no longer has full control of the capital,and that the parliament, presidential office, ministries and mayor's office are not working.

VOA: standard.2009.05.05

While it may not be worthwhile for older patients, younger patients are more likely to regard anything that gives them a lifelong working knee joint as well worth the cost.

VOA: standard.2010.08.11

"It is absolutely imperative that America takes leadership, working with not just our Russian counterparts but countries all around the world, to reduce and ultimately eliminate the dangers that are posed by nuclear weapons,"

VOA: standard.2009.05.19

They are not working in a coordinated fashion, but certainly they have got the message that if they don't do something soon, then the turmoil that we are seeing in Greece could easily spread to other countries and that it will be harder to turn around."

VOA: standard.2010.05.25