WHY COMMON CORE?

The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers... 
 
For more information on the Common Core Standards as well as activities and/or assessments aligned to the CCLS, please visit the following websites:
 
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/common_core_standards/
http://engageny.org
https://learn.arisnyc.org
http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/CommonCoreLibrary/default.htm
http://performanceassessment.org