Background Info
Creation of Common Core
The development of the Common Core State Standards was a state-led effort that commenced in 2009 with the help from governors and state commissioners of education from forty-eight states, two territories and the District of Columbia. It was made possible The National Governors Association Center for Best Practice and the Council of Chief State School Officers were involved in this process and it led to some movement. State school chiefs and governors recognized the value of consistent, real-world learning …show more content…
Teachers played a critical role in development. The Common Core State Standards drafting process relied on teachers and standards experts from across the country. Teachers were involved in the development process in many ways. 1) They served on the Work Groups and Feedback Groups for the ELA and math standards. 2) The National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics , and National Council of Teachers of English, among other organizations were instrumental in bringing together teachers to provide specific, constructive feedback on the standards. 3) Teachers were members of teams states convened to provide regular feedback on drafts of the standards. 4)Teachers provided input on the Common Core State Standards during the two public comment …show more content…
The standards define the knowledge and skills students should gain throughout their K-12 education in order to graduate high school prepared to succeed in entry-level careers, introductory academic college courses, and workforce training programs. The standards are: 1) Research- and evidence-based, 2) Clear, understandable, and consistent, 3) Aligned with college and career expectations, 4) Based on rigorous content and application of knowledge through higher-order thinking skills, 5) Built upon the strengths and lessons of current state standards, 6) Informed by other top performing countries in order to prepare all students for success in our global economy and