Monthly Archives: May 2014

Nevada Students and Educators Describe Common Core

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Aaron Grossman

In a video posted here, a number of students and educators explain why they support the Common Core. The video was developed by the Nevada Ready! initiative, an effort  by the Nevada Department of Education and the Nevada State Board … Continue reading →

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Updated ‘Planning for the Core’ Templates

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Aaron Grossman

If you are planning for the next academic school year with an eye on the instructional shifts and attention to the Basal Alignment Project, Read Aloud Project, and the close read exemplars, the documents below will help. Each is a … Continue reading →

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Core Task Project Shared on EdWeek Webinar

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Aaron Grossman

EdWeek generously allowed us to share the Core Task Project (CTP) with their community. During the one-hour webinar, the CTP was described including its history, resources used during implementation, and how it has moved from a three week professional learning … Continue reading →

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WCSD Educators Share the Core Task implementation Project at IRA

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Aaron Grossman

Educators from Washoe County had the opportunity to present on the Core Task implementation Project (CTiP) at the International Reading Association’s Annual Conference in New Orleans. Their symposium focused on “Embracing the Common Core Shifts: An Inquiry-Driven Model for Sustainable Change.” … Continue reading →

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New Materials Posted at 63000resources

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Aaron Grossman

Additional resources have been added to http://www.63000resources.com. As with everything at 63000resources, the items are free and well matched to a highly core aligned classroom. The materials include A syntax section where you will find an overview of “Juicy Sentences.” … Continue reading →

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Strickland on Literacy and Early Education

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Aaron Grossman

Dorothy Strickland, a Validation Team Member, for the Common Core State Standards, testifies to the value of promoting literacy outcomes with young children. Strickland, Distinguished Research Fellow at the National Institute for Early Education Research and the Samuel DeWitt Proctor … Continue reading →

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