In a class discussion Professor Fernandez discusses the contributions of standards to the field of early childhood education. He states which of the following?
◦ Standards have "reenergized" the teaching profession.
◦ Standards created an open-forum dialogue among early childhood educators, politicians, and business leaders.
◦ Early childhood teachers are paid the same salary as K-12 teachers as a result of standards.
◦ Standards deemphasize student expectations.