Core Curriculum

December 8, 2013

Re-post from November 27, 2013

Common Core State Standards

The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.

As discussed in our BEFB 474 course at Texas A&M University, there are ups and downs to the education push for Common Core State Standards. Although, I stand against the change, as do many other educators, what is keeping the United States government from moving forward with changes to help the United States of America build state born geniuses? 

-Dina Valdez

APA Style: Mission Statement: http://www.corestandards.org/

Link: Video to learn about the positives of what is to come for education in the United States: http://vimeo.com/51933492