Common Core State Standards Initiative

Common Core State Standards Initiative
Name	Common Core State Standards Initiative
Formed	2009
Founders	National Governors Association, Council of Chief State School Officers
Location	United States
Focus	Mathematics education, English language arts
Method	Standardized testing, Curriculum development

Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort to establish a shared set of K-12 mathematics education and English language arts standards, developed by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers. The initiative aims to provide a clear and consistent framework for teacher education, curriculum development, and standardized testing, as envisioned by Barack Obama and supported by Arne Duncan. The Common Core State Standards Initiative has been endorsed by Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as Randi Weingarten and the American Federation of Teachers. The initiative has also been influenced by the work of Diane Ravitch, Linda Darling-Hammond, and E.D. Hirsch.

Introduction

The Common Core State Standards Initiative was launched in 2009, with the goal of creating a set of standards that would be adopted by all United States states, as proposed by National Education Association and American Legislative Exchange Council. The initiative was supported by Obama administration and United States Department of Education, as well as National Conference of State Legislatures and National Association of State Boards of Education. The Common Core State Standards Initiative has been compared to other education reform efforts, such as No Child Left Behind Act and Race to the Top, which were also supported by George W. Bush and Margaret Spellings. The initiative has also been influenced by the work of Jonathan Kozol, Alfie Kohn, and Deborah Meier.

History

The National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers began developing the Common Core State Standards Initiative in 2009, with the support of Achieve, Inc. and Student Achievement Partners. The initiative was influenced by the work of David Coleman, Jason Zimba, and Sue Pimentel, who were part of the Common Core State Standards Initiative development team. The Common Core State Standards Initiative was also supported by Business Roundtable, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, and National Association of Manufacturers, as well as American Enterprise Institute and Heritage Foundation. The initiative has been compared to other education reform efforts, such as Elementary and Secondary Education Act and Higher Education Act of 1965, which were also supported by Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey.

Standards

The Common Core State Standards Initiative established a set of standards for mathematics education and English language arts, which were developed by mathematicians and educators from across the United States, including University of California, Berkeley and Harvard University. The standards were influenced by the work of Jerome Bruner, Lev Vygotsky, and Jean Piaget, as well as Benjamin Bloom and Ralph Tyler. The Common Core State Standards Initiative standards were also supported by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and National Council of Teachers of English, as well as International Reading Association and National Association for the Education of Young Children. The initiative has been compared to other education reform efforts, such as Project 2061 and America 2000, which were also supported by George H.W. Bush and Lamar Alexander.

Implementation

The Common Core State Standards Initiative has been implemented in most United States states, with the support of United States Department of Education and National Education Association. The initiative has been influenced by the work of Duncan and Weingarten, as well as Gates and Gates Foundation. The Common Core State Standards Initiative has also been supported by State education agency and Local education agency, as well as School district and School administrator. The initiative has been compared to other education reform efforts, such as School Improvement Grant and Teacher Incentive Fund, which were also supported by Obama administration and United States Congress.

Controversy

The Common Core State Standards Initiative has been the subject of controversy, with some critics arguing that it is an overreach of federal government authority, as argued by Rand Paul and Ted Cruz. The initiative has also been criticized by teachers union and parents group, including National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers. The Common Core State Standards Initiative has been supported by Business community and Civic organization, including Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America and National Association of Manufacturers. The initiative has been compared to other education reform efforts, such as No Child Left Behind Act and Race to the Top, which were also supported by George W. Bush and Margaret Spellings.

Impact

The Common Core State Standards Initiative has had a significant impact on education policy in the United States, as noted by Brookings Institution and Center for American Progress. The initiative has been influenced by the work of Linda Darling-Hammond and Diane Ravitch, as well as E.D. Hirsch and Jonathan Kozol. The Common Core State Standards Initiative has also been supported by National Conference of State Legislatures and National Association of State Boards of Education, as well as American Legislative Exchange Council and National Education Association. The initiative has been compared to other education reform efforts, such as Elementary and Secondary Education Act and Higher Education Act of 1965, which were also supported by Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey.

Category:Education reform