Who establishes learning standards in Florida for kindergarten through third grade?

• A. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• B. Local School District
• C. Florida Department of Education
• D. United States Department of Education

Answer: (C)

Standards for what students should know in Florida from kindergarten through third grade are set by the state's education authority. In Florida, that is the Florida Department of Education. The department develops and maintains the state’s standards and guides the framework used for statewide assessments. Local school districts implement curricula and choose instructional materials that align with these standards, ensuring instruction meets state expectations. Organizations like the National Association for the Education of Young Children focus on promoting quality early childhood practices and accreditation, not on establishing state standards. The U.S. Department of Education provides federal guidance and funding but does not set state curriculum standards.