Although some teachers and parents may have been skeptical of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) when they were first announced, many are beginning to learn about the benefits of this national initiative.
This was the case in Connecticut, where officials from the West Hartford Public Schools recently shared a PowerPoint presentation and handouts that provided information on the implementation of the new Standards, West Hartford’s Patch website reported.
The presentation was given by Eileen Howley, assistant superintendent for instruction and curriculum in the district, as well as Paul Vicinus, director of teaching and assessment. According to the news source, both education officials are excited about the CCSS.
"The Standards don’t tell us how to teach, they teach us what to teach," Howley told the news outlet.
Howley added that small shifts are being made to West Hartford’s curriculum, rather than radical changes. Ultimately, there is the belief that teachers and students will become more engaged through the implementation of the Standards.
When the CCSS were adopted on July 7, 2010, Mark K. McQuillan, state education commissioner, issued a statement that said Connecticut’s current standards are already high. However, by embracing the Common Core, Connecticut can offer a more uniform educational experience.
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