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The Importance of Aligning Content with Common Core Standards

Evelyn Learning

In the developing prospects of education, the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) offer a fundamental framework for curriculum development and instruction in the United States. Educational institutions must ensure to align their instructional methodologies with the benchmarks of the Common Core Standards.

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Use of Blogging to Address the Common Core

A Principal's Reflections

First year New Milford High School teacher Mrs. Westbrook has been tackling the Common Core in an engaging and innovative fashion. One major instructional shift required by the Common Core Curriculum Standards is the increased emphasis on the use of informational texts.

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Gates Foundation CEO Admits Underestimating Common-Core Challenges

Marketplace K-12

In a letter posted today on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s website , chief executive officer Sue Desmond-Hellman acknowledged that the group had made some miscalculations regarding implementation of the Common Core State Standards. ” The letter goes on to say that all teachers need access to high-quality materials.

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In Love with Space? Here are Great Websites to Take You There

Ask a Tech Teacher

They choose what science their satellite will study, select the wavelengths, instruments, and optics that will be required, and then build! Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. Age group: MS and HS. Overall rating: 5/5. Cost: Free.

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10 Space Websites That Will Launch Your Class Study

Ask a Tech Teacher

Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. They choose what science their satellite will study, select the wavelengths, instruments, and optics that will be required, and then build! The introductory music is mesmerizing. Age group: 2-8.

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How Science of Reading Research Affirms the Impact of Waterford’s Evidence-Based Reading Intervention Program

Waterford

With over forty years of experience creating accessible and high-quality learning content, Waterford’s early reading curriculum is aligned with the science of reading. How Waterford Evaluates Early Reading Curriculum Efficacy Waterford conducts regular third-party research studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the early reading curriculum.

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9 Ways to Add Tech to your Lessons Without Adding Time to Your Day

Ask a Tech Teacher

Luckily, Common Core–and many State standards–provide an excellent starter list of seven ways to blend technology into your everyday teaching: have digital ebooks included in your class library. encourage students to tape class presentations to replay later and/or study from. Even if it’s Minecraft.