Common Core

K12 Vendors on Back to School Trends (VIDEO)

Submitted by Courtney Williams on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 11:05am

We spoke with several K12 vendors at ISTE 2012 and asked about trends for the upcoming school year.Watch the video

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The Costs of Common Core

As school leaders across the nation prepare to implement the Common Core Standards in 2014, a new report proposes three options—with three costs—to use.

Angela Pascopella

District Administration, July/Aug 2012

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language arts

math curriculum

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Common Core Testing Online Without Constant Connectivity?

CIO News

A new survey of Louisiana schools reveals a critical issue facing most states nationwide: schools are lacking the technology needed to conduct online testing required by the Common Core State Standards.

Marion Herbert

District Administration, July/Aug 2012

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online

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Louisiana Schools Lack Technology to Advance

Submitted by Judy Hartnett on Sun, 07/15/2012 - 3:28pm

A survey of Louisiana schoolsshows most are lacking the technology and facilities needed to conduct on-line testing that's to be part of a new Common Core Curriculum to be implemented in the 2014-15 school year.

The News Star

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School Districts Team Up to Demand Better Textbooks

Submitted by Marion Herbert on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 11:47pm

New York City schools chancellor, Dennis M. Walcott, and his team have been beating the drum about the rollout of tougher Common Core standards and the need to get students better prepared for college and careers.

New York Times

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North Carolina Schools Prepare for Curriculum Overhaul

Submitted by Judy Hartnett on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 6:44pm

What one school official calls an “ambitious alignment” will soon affect the county and state’s educational standards, assessments and accountability methods in an effort to meet the future expectations of student achievement.

The Pilot

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The Common Core State Standards: How Well are Existing Items Aligned?

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Common Core Standards Driving Wedge in Education Circles

Submitted by Judy Hartnett on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 1:59pm

When did fractions and non-fiction become so controversial?

USA Today

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Heidi Hayes Jacobs to Present Strategies to Implement the Common Core Standards

Submitted by Courtney Williams on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 9:58am

On May 8, 2012, renowned educator, author, and consultant, Heidi Hayes Jacobs will partner with School Improvement Network to conduct a webinar to instruct educators in implementing the Common Core Standards through mapping curriculum.

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