Common Core Success Story

More teachers and educators are speaking out about the Common Core State Standards and what they mean in classrooms and for students. Here are some of the best clips with links, excerpts and quotes from classroom teachers and administrators: Letter...

Common Core State Standards in Action

While policymakers debate political issue surrounding the Common Core State Standards, educators are busy putting them into action in classrooms - and are enthusiastic about the results. Here are some of the best news clips with links, excerpts and...

National Survey Shows Solid Voter Support

National Survey Shows Common Standards and Common Tests Have Solid Voter Support Achieve’s third national poll – Voter Perceptions: Common Core State Standards & Tests – shows solid majorities of voters support common standards, common...

In Defense of Common Core

Los Angeles Times editorial board writes in favor of the Common Core State Standards. "The standards, which California adopted in 2010, outline the skills and knowledge public school students should acquire in each grade from kindergarten through...

Grassroots Support for Common Core State Standards

Grassroots efforts to express broad public support for the Common Core State Standards are making their way into the hands of policymakers in states across the nation. Here are some of the best news clips with links, excerpts and quotes from...

Common Core: Myths and Facts

There has been a lot of misinformation spread about the Common Core State Standards. However, journalists are working to set the record straight. Here are some of the best news clips with links, excerpts and quotes from educators and advocates:...

Educators Voice Support for Common Core

More teachers and educators are speaking out about the Common Core State Standards and what they mean in classrooms and for students. Here are some of the best clips with links, excerpts and quotes from classroom teachers and administrators: Guest...

Legislatures Should Not Lower Standards

Most state legislatures and assemblies are in the midst of their legislative sessions. Last year we saw an attempt by a few legislators in a handful of states attempt to undo the work of State Boards of Education, teachers, students and schools...

Why CEOs Support Common Core

Craig Barrett, former CEO and Chairman of the Board at Intel, has been a strong advocate for improving education, serving on the National Governors Association's "Innovation America" Task Force and the National Commission on Mathematics and Science...

Teachers of the Year Support Common Core

National and state Teachers of the Year represent the most exemplary teaching occurring in classrooms. Many current and former Teachers of the Year support the Common Core State Standards and are stepping forward to highlight that support. Here is...

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