Why common standards?:
Why common standards? To ensure that no matter where a child goes to school, they will be prepared for success in college and the working world (Carter, 2010) Unified vision Nationwide/global learning network
Common Core Standards :
Common Core Standards According to the mission statement- The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. Math and English Science/Social Studies literacy
Future of Common Core:
Future of Common Core Continuously updating them to fit current skill needs Common Assessments across the states Common instructional materials and practices Can be shared through PLNs Global Standards?
Summary:
Summary More work is to be done with developing standards Helps unify nation’s vision for addressing important skills needed for success after K-12 education Nationally networked learners need common standards for 21 st century skills
Resources:
Resources www.epiconline.org/files/pdf/DesigningCommonAssessments_2011.pdf http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CoreFAQ.pdf http://www.ascd.org/news_media/Is_It_Good_for_the_Kids_Editorials/Is_It_Good_for_the_Kids_-_July_2010.aspx http://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/siteASCD/policy/CommonCoreStds.pdf