A Convincing Answer to Common Core Critics

In this commentary, Richard Laine, NGA, and Chris Minnich, CCSSO, explain the history and driving forces behind the development of the Common Core State Standards. Their article also responds to some of the concerns regarding the standards as most states and the District of Columbia move toward implementation. Join the discussion with Laine and Minnich at the ECS National Forum. (Education Week, premium article access compliments of edweek.org, 06/18/13)