There are two new resources which will assist educators in understanding National Education Standards. If you are still considering the pros and cons of state standards versus national standards, then these resources will provide you with additional data and opinions to consider. Both resources come from respected authors, not tabloid news or editorials in the local newspaper. Resources on National Education Standards: National Education Standards: Getting Beneath the Surface (Free Online) Education Testing Service (ETS) - 2009 By Paul E. Barton The Flat World and Education: How America's Commitment to Equity Will Determine Our Future (Book) Teachers College Press - 2010 By Linda Darling-Hammond CommentsLeave a Reply | AboutThe Common Core State Standards Initiative is a joint effort by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) in partnership with Achieve, ACT and the College Board. ArchivesJune 2010 CategoriesAll |
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