Implementing Common Standards: How School Districts Are Preparing for the New Math and Reading Standards

by Education Week Press

Overview

In order to implement the Common Core State Standards, educators need instructional materials and assessments. But not all states are moving at the same pace, and some districts are finding common-core resources in short supply.

This e-book features reporting and commentaries from Education Week handpicked by our editors. The coverage highlights curriculum, professional development, and online resources available to help districts prepare for the common core.

Articles:
-Educators in Search of Common-Core Resources
-Higher Ed. Gets Voting Rights on Assessments
-Common Core's Focus on 'Close Reading' Stirs Worries
-Few States Cite Full Plans for Carrying out Standards
-Common Core Poses Challenges for Preschools
-Common Core Raises PD Opportunities, Questions

Commentary:

-Standards: A Golden Opportunity for K-16 Collaboration
-The Common-Core Contradiction

Resources:

-Resources for Implementing the Common Standards

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015930405
Publisher:	Education Week Press
Publication date:	11/01/2012
Series:	Education Week e-Publishing , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

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