Tag Archives: Jason Zimba

Bridging CCSS Efforts Between UNR and WCSD

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Aaron Grossman

Faculty from the University of Nevada, Reno College of Education and personnel within Washoe County School District’s Office of Academics met to discuss work around the Common Core State Standards. The day started with an overview of the ELA/Literacy instructional … Continue reading →

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Common Core & Curriculum Controversies

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Aaron Grossman

The Thomas B. Fordham Institute hosted a webinar on Common Core and the Curriculum Controversies associated with their adoption. Moderator Mike Petrilli’s first hour was spent with Common Core math author Jason Zimba addressing myths and rumors surrounding the implementation … Continue reading →

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Achieve The Core Newsletter

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Aaron Grossman

Student Achievement Partners has started a newsletter to keep educators informed about CCSS implementation. You can view the most recent newsletter here which includes articles about the Common Core, updates on the Basal Alignment Project, and an interview with CCSSM … Continue reading →

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