Classroom Confusion: What is the Common Core?

The Common Core has been at the center of controversy at many school districts. But what exactly does this new academic standard mean for students? Well here you will here from one expert about this very important topic in just 30 seconds to outline the most important factors of Common Core.

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States across the country are implementing new standards for student achievement, designed to better prepare young people for careers and college. These academic benchmarks are meant to help parents understand the course material for each grade. They are based on the standards in most of the country and are intended as a general resource for parents, not as a comprehensive breakdown of the contents of your child’s curriculum. Check out the Parent Tool Kit for a great outline of important academic milestones for K-12.