Introduction to the Common Core

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Common Core Standards

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The Standards

• Are aligned with college and work expectations;
• Are clear, understandable and consistent;
• Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;
• Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards;
• Are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and
• Are evidence-based.

Common Core Blogs

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• CCSM: The New Mathematics Standards
• Common Core
• Teaching the Core
• Tools for the Common Core Standards
• Common Core Blog
• Core Knowledge Blog
• Core Commons
• The Learning Network - Common Core information from the N.Y. Times
• All Things Common Core
• Pearson Common Core Blog
• Common Core Watch
• Core Commons
• Ed Tech Digest

Thanks to Mr. Borgenson for these great sites. 

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