Common Core State Standards
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- CC Better Lesson: The Master Teacher Project
In partnership with NEA, BetterLesson is building a living, breathing body of knowledge around effective instruction, a revolutionary effort to highlight and share the best teaching practices around the Common Core. - Families and Educators Working Together for Student Success
How families and educators can work together to help students transition to Common Core State Standards and achieve success. (downloadable guide) - Families and Educators Advocate for Student Achievement
Become an advocate for Common Core State Standards. Find out how you can support change outside the classroom that will help student achieve success inside it. (downloadable guide) - Educators Being Heard on Common Core Implementation
- 10 Things You Should Know About the Common Core
- Video: 2013 Education Nation Tackles Common Core
- NEW Common Core State Standards resources are now available on iTunes U and ASCD Edu Core
ASCD, the global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, is pleased to announce the Common Core Resources Project on iTunes U. The Common Core Resources Project is a curation of instructional resources and assessment sample items that will help educators successfully implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and teach effectively using iPads. The project features 23 iTunes U courses that are free to all educators through ASCD on iTunes U and the ASCD EduCore® site. The courses, designed by teacher teams comprised of Apple Distinguished Educators, members of PARCC Educator Leader Cadres, and ASCD teachers, are focused on CCSS for math and English language arts at each grade level from K—12.
Articles & Multimedia
Articles on Common Core
5 Facts: Making Common Sense of the Common Core
Common Core State Standards are K-12 English Language Arts/Literacy and Math standards that will create a clear, consistent level of knowledge for our public school students no matter where they live.
- 5 Ways to Get Common Core Right
- 10 Things You Should Know About the Common Core
- Common Ground on Common Core
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Video on Common Core
NEA’s Position on Common Core State Standards
NEA’s Vision & Goal Statement
NEA believes the Common Core State Standards have the potential to provide access to a complete and challenging education for all children.
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Background on CCSS
NEA’s Involvement in CCSS
NEA believes that this work on Common Standards has the potential to provide teachers with more manageable curriculum goals. Their broadness allows teachers to exercise professional judgment in planning instruction that promotes student success.
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Research & Tools
Common Core State Standards Toolkit
This toolkit provides general background and links to pertinent information about the CCSS, as well as practical assistance and planning.
Top 10 Common Core Facts
Why do we need new standards? Not every student in the United States has access to a great public school.
For Educators & Families
- Families and Educators Working Together for Student Success
How families and educators can work together to help students transition to Common Core State Standards and achieve success. - Families and Educators Advocate for Student Achievement
Become an advocate for Common Core State Standards. Find out how you can support change outside the classroom that will help student achieve success inside it.
- View All Research & Tools on CCSS