WHAT IS THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS INITIATIVE (CCSSI):
The CCSSI is a state-led effort designed to improve educational outcomes for students by developing a set of consistent, clear K-12 academic standards in English language arts and mathematics. In 2009 the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), the coordinators of the initiative, convened a group of leading experts to develop K-12 standards for math and English language arts in 2010. These standards are relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills young people need to be prepared for both college and work in a global economy.
CCSSI Overview (English), click here CCSSI Overview (Spanish), click here
National
PTA recently released the Parents' Guide to Student Success. The Guide
provides information on the Common Core State Standards in mathematics and English
language arts that have been adopted by more than 40 states and offers guidance
on how the standards can be used to improve children's educational
achievements.
Click here for more information and copies of the guides.
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