Common-Core Update: February 22, 2017: February 22, 2017

Insights and news on the Common Core State Standards, February 22, 2017. View as web page.

National Testing Landscape Continues to Shift

Education Week's latest annual state survey reveals subtle, and continuing, shifts this year in the kinds of tests that states are requiring students to take. Read more.

(Education Week)

• Which States Are Using PARCC or Smarter Balanced?

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OPINION

New Ways to Have Old Conversations: Teaching Black History

A social studies teacher outlines common core-aligned lessons for Black History Month that are designed to inspire students to think critically about equality and justice and build an appreciation for a significant part of American history. Read more.

(Teacher)

North Dakota Bill Targets Common Core in Both Substance and Name

North Dakota lawmakers fended off an effort to ensure that the state's new standards, and any tests that might be used with them, won't mirror the common core. Read more.

(Curriculum Matters)

See Betsy DeVos' Responses to a Key Democrat on Common Core, ESSA, Civil Rights

After a bumpy confirmation hearing, Sen. Patty Murray, of Washington, asked DeVos some 140 questions to flesh out her views on key K-12 issues. Read more.

(Politics K-12)

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

What Is the Common Core? The Controversial Standards Explained (Video)

Here’s your all-in-one-guide to the Common Core State Standards, what’s in them, what’s not, and what all the shouting’s about. Read more.

(Education Week)

MORE VIEWS

School Choiceniks: Think 'Common Core' and Be Careful What You Wish For
(Rick Hess Straight Up)

The Motivating Value of High-Stakes Assessment
(Prove It: Math and Education Policy)

INFOGRAPHIC

Common-Core Backlash: Track State Efforts

Common-Core Backlash: A Bill Tracker

Use our updated interactive tracker to follow the development of legislation and executive orders in states seeking to pause, delay, or repeal the Common Core State Standards. Read more.

EDUCATION WEEK FREE SPOTLIGHT

Math in the Classroom

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