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

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Smarter Balanced Looks to Combine Common-Core and College-Entrance Tests

The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium put out a request for proposal today seeking a partnership to create a test that both measures standards-mastery and can be used for college admissions. Read more.

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Common-Core Standards Alive, Kicking–And Shaping K-12 Buying Decisions

Despite grassroots resistance from some politicians and parents, the common-core standards are heavily influencing K-12 buying decisions, as are the Next-Gen Science Standards, a survey finds.
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OPINION

Standards-Based Grading Made My Kid Average

We are at a crossroads with grading, and we should be clear on what standards-based grading really means, writes guest blogger Lisa Westman. Read more.

(Finding Common Ground)

COMMENTARY

In Standards Battle, States Should Stay the Course

Even if Donald Trump could "end" the common core, that may not be what teachers want, writes Maria Ferguson. Read more.

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MORE NEWS

How Automated Tweets Helped Shape the Common-Core Debate
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Common-Core Materials Continue to Vary in Quality, According to Textbook Review
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MORE VIEWS

On the Pursuit of Alignment
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Make Standards Visible in Mastery Communication
(Work in Progress)

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.

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