This booklet is intended to be a guide for local communities concerning the six National Education Goals articulated in 1990 and on how to become an "America 2000 Community" in the context of that program. There are four principal criteria for an America 2000 Community: (1) Adopt the six National Education Goals; (2) Develop a community-wide strategy to meet them; (3) Design a report card to measure progress; (4) Plan for and support a "New American School." The booklet walks the reader through the National Education Goals, providing guidance on how to get started, tips for assembling a successful steering committee, and how to be designated an America 2000 community. The emphasis is on local action. Throughout the booklet there are quotations and sidebars providing advice from participants and coalitions around the country. (WTB)