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The national Common Core Standards Initiative is a significant and historic opportunity intended to help states take the next steps toward ensuring that U.S. students receive a world-class education that positions them to compete and innovate in the 21st century.
The initiative involves developing a core set of academic standards in mathematics and English language arts (reading, writing and communication) that can be considered for adoption by individual states. The Common Core Standards Initiative Web site has additional national-level information about this project.
Two levels of standards are under development for consideration by states:
This initiative has been informed by foundational research. Download the report: Benchmarking for Success: Ensuring U.S. Students Receive a World-Class Education (PDF, 52 pages, 2.8 MB)
Governor Gregoire and Superintendent Dorn are committed to maintaining the strength of Washington’s learning standards.
"I embrace the idea of multiple states working together to ensure that all students are prepared to succeed in college and careers and to compete globally," says Superintendent Randy Dorn. "As the population of the U.S. is increasingly mobile, it is critical to support all students with a strong and consistent curricular foundation. It is my hope that this initiative will promote increased collaboration among states in developing curriculum resources and identifying best practices that will lead to Washington students being well-prepared to enter our 21st century global economy."
Learn more about Washington's role.
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