Common Core Standards for English Language ArtsEnglish Language Arts Common Core Standards – Where to Begin?States and districts across the country are literally all over the map in terms of their readiness to implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). For many teachers, there won’t be much o …

IRA Supports Common Core Standards for Reading Part OneThe International Reading Association (IRA) has issued a paper entitled, “Literacy Implementation Guidance for the ELA Common Core State Standards.” Their intention is to share the thinking of literacy leaders who “support thoughtful implementat …

5 Big Ideas From Common Core StandardsMany districts are trying to help their teachers understand why the Common Core Standards are different from previous sets of standards. But, as often happens with “big” changes in education, educators are left to figure out the details on their own. Fortunately …