The Common Core standards are math and English benchmarks describing what students should know after completing each grade. They were developed by states to allow comparison of students’ performance.

There's a bumpy road ahead on the way to a successful Common Core State Standards (CCSS) movement. Already states and districts are examining the match between current standards, what they currently ...

Implementing the Common Core State Standards brought major changes to assessments, instruction, and curriculum that most district officials consider beneficial. The Common Core was far from the only ...