Events
Understanding the Common Core State Standards
April 22, 2010
Thomas B. Fordham Institute | Washington, DC
The National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School officers released draft K-12 Common Core State Standards in English/Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics. These standards represent an important step forward for American K-12 education, in that they are - their creators say - evidence-based, internationally benchmarked and lay out a logical, manageable grade-by-grade progression for what it will take for a student to graduate from high school college- and career-ready in ELA and mathematics. The panel discussion of the Common Core State Standards focused on the content, organization of the standards, a review of the evidence base, and an exchange on how the standards can provide a solid foundation for improving student achievement.
Panelists: Jason Zimba, Professor of Mathematics and Physics, Bennington College, Student Achievement Partners and member of the CCSSI mathematics work team; David Coleman, President, Student Achievement Partners and member of the CCSSI English Language Arts work team
Moderator: Chester E. Finn, Jr., President, Thomas B. Fordham Institute
