Monthly Archives: December 2012

Joe Willhoft: “Leading the Way”

Principal Leadership posted a piece on how to prepare for the next-generation assessments that are associated with the Common Core. Joe Willhoft, the executive director of SBAC, authors the article and he signals what resources will soon be available for … Continue reading

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“Why the Common Core is Worth Our Positive Attention”

Peter DeWitt, in a piece for EdWeek, makes the case for why the Common Core State Standards will have a positive impact on schools. Weighed against the very real challenges we all have to contend with, DeWitt systematically makes the … Continue reading

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The CCSS: Starting Now

In the December 2012/January 2013 issue of Educational Leadership, the Core Task Project is shared as part of the answer to this question: “What can you do to move your school or district forward in implementing the Common Core State … Continue reading

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Guiding Principles of the Arts

Those who are familiar with the close reading strategy will likely appreciate this document from the New York State Department of Education: Guiding Principles of the Arts. As in close reading, careful observation and attention to what the artist (or … Continue reading

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Core Shift Blast 7: Skills and Strategies

Want to know more about the role of skills and strategies in the Common Core? Torrey Palmer shares her answer and the thoughts of a number of academics in Core Shift Blast 7. You can also read how 3rd grade … Continue reading

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