http://www.act.org/news/index.html News releases from ACT, Inc. ACT provides assessment, research, information, and program management services in the broad areas of education and workforce development. en-us Copyright 2010, by ACT, inc. All rights reserved. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:50:00 CST mediarelations@act.org (ACT Media Relations) The newly released ACT National Curriculum Survey report suggests that current U.S. high school learning standards are still not sufficiently aligned with postsecondary expectations. http://www.act.org/news/releases/2010/1-20-10.html The Internet-based tool estimates an individual's readiness to take three WorkKeys foundational skills assessments. http://www.act.org/news/releases/2010/1-11-10.html ACT has received a $1 million grant to support the Rigor & Readiness initiative. http://www.act.org/news/releases/2009/12-17-09.html ACT releases a new report detailing the most common and fastest-growing occupations, along with average salaries and skills required for each. http://www.act.org/news/releases/2009/12-07-09.html The first ACT test was administered on Nov. 7, 1959, to approximately 75,000 college-bound high school students in 16 states. http://www.act.org/news/releases/2009/11-04-09.html ACT presented awards to seven recipients who have demonstrated a strong commitment to college and career readiness. http://www.act.org/news/releases/2009/10-28-09.html The ACT Board of Directors has announced plans to name the conference center on ACT's main campus the Ferguson Center. http://www.act.org/news/releases/2009/fergusoncenter.html The ACT Board of Directors has announced plans to establish the ACT Foundation, a new organization that will facilitate and fund initiatives aimed at enhancing and enriching ACT's mission. http://www.act.org/news/releases/2009/foundation.html