Common Core
What is Common Core?"The standards were drafted by experts and teachers from across the country and are designed to ensure students are prepared for today’s entry-level careers, freshman-level college courses, and workforce training programs. The Common Core focuses on developing the critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills students will need to be successful. Forty-three states, the District of Columbia, four territories, and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) have voluntarily adopted and are moving forward with the standards." -Corestandards.org |
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"Students need to be able to communicate with their peers, collaborate to solve problems, think outside of the box and be innovative, and to think critically and always look for answers to their questions. A 21st century classroom allows for many opportunities for students to acquire and practice these skills." - Kristen Berg