The new Common Core State Standards establish what students at every grade level need to know on their way to graduating high school prepared for college or the workplace. This paper describes why these standards are necessary for ensuring that students graduate from high school ready to succeed in college or career, and provides context for state leaders wrestling with decisions as they implement new standards, assessments, and teaching tools.
About the Report:
Title: Fewer, Clearer, Higher: Moving Forward with Consistent, Rigorous Standards for All
(PDF, 3.2MB, 14 pages)
Prepared by: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Date Published: 2010