Critical Issues – Common Core Implementation

Now that California has adopted the common core standards, the key operational questions concern instructional materials, professional development and assessments that are aligned with those standards. In this section we highlight recent actions, articles and developments concerning these key issues.

RECENT NEWS/UPDATES:

Brown ed advisor questions CA’s national assessment choice (November 18, 2010)
A key adviser to incoming governor Jerry Brown said Wednesday that state officials should reconsider a decision made last spring to join one of two national groups developing assessments based on the common core. Read more…

Budget and Finance | Common Core Implementation | ESEA Reauthorization | Open Enrollment
Kindergarten Readiness | Teacher & Principal Accountability