Currently, students enrolled in institutions within the Concordia Parish School District are trying to tackle too many subjects in class, said Rhonda Wilson, president of the Concordia Parish School Board, according to The Natchez Democrat. However, the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is expected to provide a solution to the problem these Louisiana schools face.
"The Common Core gets us to slow down and teach a limited number of things, but make sure they understand those before moving on," said Wilson, as quoted by the news source.
Members of the School Board recently assembled for two presentations on the CCSS, and what they will mean for the quality of education students receive in the District. This coming fall, kindergartners and first-graders will adhere to a curriculum that is completely aligned with the Common Core. Meanwhile, students in the second grade through high school will still be in a transitional period, according to the news outlet.
While students may tackle fewer topics during the school year, the knowledge and skills they do acquire are considered to be essential for success in college and beyond. According to the Common Core's website, the CCSS are clear, consistent, evidence-based and realistic and build on the strengths of current Standards.
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