Full Description
From distinguished educators, this book imagines what our schools could look like if an authentic vision of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) were put in place, and thoughtfully critiques how and why implementation has faltered. The authors outline a curriculum framework that focuses on student-based inquiry and the use of formative assessment to monitor and guide student learning. They provide workable, innovative alternatives to the packaged instructional programs and summative tests that have come to be associated with the English language arts (ELA) standards. Vignettes of diverse schools and districts highlight a range of successful approaches to making the CCSS work.
Contents
1. The State of American Classrooms in 2024Future2. No Child Left Untested: The Unrests of 20103. The Common Core Standards: A New Vision for American Schools4. Implementing the Standards, Part I: Current Directions and Misdirections5. Implementing the Standards, Part II: A Curriculum Framework for Success6. Moving toward the Common Core Vision: Big Shifts and Bright SpotsAppendix A. Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects: Grades K-5Appendix B. Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects: Grades 6-12
