(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- Preparing students with the 21st-century skills they need to ultimately gain access to college and future careers is a challenge facing educators throughout the United States. Implementing best practices and innovative approaches to help student achievement is the goal of the 20th National Quality Education Conference (NQEC) sponsored by the American Society for Quality (ASQ). The conference will be held Nov. 11–12, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville, Kentucky.

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