Common Standards
In 2010, the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) coordinated a state-led effort to define nationwide standards that resulted in the development of The Common Core State Standards. The Common Core State Standards provide expectations for the knowledge and skills students should gain in English Language-Arts and...
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College and Career Readiness
In order for students to compete effectively in the global marketplace, it is essential that they be college- and career-ready upon high school graduation. The Common Core State Standards universalize the rigorous expectations students must meet to achieve academic success and become active members in society. Tweet
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High Expectations
Every child deserves a high-quality education that will prepare them to compete in the global marketplace. No matter a student’s background, it is the responsibility of our schools to ensure that they are given the chance to succeed. In order to do so, we must set high expectations for all. Many states are using the Common Core State Standards as benchmarks to do just that. Tweet
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