12/02/13 - Monday’s Topical Currents examines the controversy and background of Common Core State Education Standards. Backers say they are benchmarked to international criteria and will keep US competitive with students from other countries.
Three of four teachers feel the Core Standards will help students, particularly those who wish to be college-ready. That’s Topical Currents Monday at 1 pm.
- From Our Partners At State Impact Florida: A Guide To The Common Core
- http://stateimpact.npr.org/florida/tag/common-core/
- http://stateimpact.npr.org/florida/tag/core-questions/
- Florida Department of Education:
- https://www.fldoe.org/schools/ccc.asp