http://www.ccsso.org/en-ushttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/25_States_Commit_to_Advancing_Recommendations_to_Improve_Educator_Preparation.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced today that 25 states have expressly committed to advance recommendations aimed at dramatically improving educator preparation and entry into the profession. The recommendations are outlined in a new CCSSO report, “Our Responsibility, Our Promise –Transforming Educator Preparation and Entry into the Profession.”Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/25_States_Commit_to_Advancing_Recommendations_to_Improve_Educator_Preparation.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Welcomes_New_President_and_Board_of_Directors-x1472.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced today the 2013-2014 CCSSO Board of Directors. Elections took place during the 2012 Annual Policy Forum and Business Meeting in Savannah, Georgia. Mitchell Chester, Commissioner of Education in Massachusetts assumed the role of CCSSO president and Terry Holliday, Commissioner of Education in Kentucky was named president-elect.Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Welcomes_New_President_and_Board_of_Directors-x1472.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Announces_New_Executive_Director.htmlChris Minnich has been named Executive Director of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). The decision follows a nationwide search by CCSSO Board of Directors to find a successor for Gene Wilhoit, after he announced his plans to retire in June.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Announces_New_Executive_Director.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/North_Carolina_Superintendent_of_Public_Instruction_June_Atkinson_Testifies_before_US_Senate_Over_the_Impact_of_Sequestration_and_Funding_Cuts_to_Education.htmlNorth Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson testified in front of the U.S. Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee today about concerns over the impact of sequestration and drastic funding cuts to education. Atkinson testified in opposition to automatic funding cuts that will be detrimental to education reform occurring across the country, and outlined the immediate need for clear guidance from the federal government on how sequestration will work, if it goes into effect on Jan. 2 2013.Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/North_Carolina_Superintendent_of_Public_Instruction_June_Atkinson_Testifies_before_US_Senate_Over_the_Impact_of_Sequestration_and_Funding_Cuts_to_Education.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Scott_Norton_to_Lead_CCSSO_Standards_Assessment_and_Accountability_Work.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced today that Scott Norton will join CCSSO as Strategic Initiative Director for Standards, Assessments, and Accountability.Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Scott_Norton_to_Lead_CCSSO_Standards_Assessment_and_Accountability_Work.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Gene_Wilhoit_CCSSO_Executive_Director_Announces_Retirement.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced today that executive director Gene Wilhoit will retire. The CCSSO board of directors has begun a national search for a successor. Wilhoit plans to remain at CCSSO until a new executive director assumes the post.Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Gene_Wilhoit_CCSSO_Executive_Director_Announces_Retirement.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CA_Teacher_Named_2012_National_Teacher_of_the_Year.htmlApril 23, 2012, Washington, DC – The Council of Chief State School Officers announced today that Rebecca Mieliwocki, a 7th grade English teacher in California is the 62nd National Teacher of the Year. Mieliwocki, along with all 2012 State Teachers of the Year will be recognized by President Barack Obama in a ceremony at the White House, on Tuesday, April 24.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CA_Teacher_Named_2012_National_Teacher_of_the_Year.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Media_Availability_2012_National_Teacher_of_the_Year_Available_for_Interviews_Monday_April_23_2012_100_pm_-_230_pm_ET.htmlApril 21, 2012, Washington, DC- The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) will host a media availability with the 2012 National Teacher of the Year Monday April 23, 1:00 pm ¬- 2:30 pm ET. The 2012 National Teacher of the Year will be announced Monday, April 23.Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Media_Availability_2012_National_Teacher_of_the_Year_Available_for_Interviews_Monday_April_23_2012_100_pm_-_230_pm_ET.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/27_States_and_DC_Submit_NCLB_Waivers_Applications.htmlToday 27 states and the District of Columbia submitted applications to the U.S. Department of Education seeking waivers of certain provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). These waivers will allow states the flexibility to develop stronger accountability and teacher evaluation systems, and provide relief from current provisions preventing states from moving forward with reform. The 11 states that submitted waivers earlier this year in November have all been approved.Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/27_States_and_DC_Submit_NCLB_Waivers_Applications.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Statement_on_House_ESEA_Bills.htmlToday the House Education & the Workforce Committee marked up two pieces of legislation to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA): H.R. 3989, "Student Success Act" and H.R. 3990, "Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act". Members of the Committee voted to advance both bills out of Committee today. The next step for the legislation would be consideration by the full House of Representatives.Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Statement_on_House_ESEA_Bills.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_President_Calls_on_Congress_to_Reauthorize_ESEA_Before_House_Committee.htmlIdaho Superintendent of Public Instruction and President of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Tom Luna testified Thursday, February 16 before the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing on two bills to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_President_Calls_on_Congress_to_Reauthorize_ESEA_Before_House_Committee.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Statement_on_Waiver_Announcement.htmlToday President Barack Obama announced that his Administration has approved 10 state waiver proposals that move beyond current No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements and present comprehensive reform plans focused on preparing every child for college and career.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Statement_on_Waiver_Announcement.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Announces_Finalists_for_2012_National_Teacher_of_the_Year.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced the four finalists for the 2012 National Teacher of the Year today. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the program, which honors educators representing the teaching profession as their State Teacher of the Year. This prestigious program allows teachers from across the country to collaborate with policy makers at every level and advocate on behalf of the teaching profession.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Announces_Finalists_for_2012_National_Teacher_of_the_Year.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Zamora_Joins_CCSSO’s_Government_Affairs_Team.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced today that Peter Zamora will join CCSSO’s government affairs team as Director of Federal Relations.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Zamora_Joins_CCSSO’s_Government_Affairs_Team.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Welcomes_New_President_and_Board_of_Directors.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced today the 2011-2012 CCSSO Board of Directors. Elections took place during the 2011 Annual Policy Forum and Business Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Tom Luna, Superintendent of Public Instruction in Idaho was sworn in as CCSSO president and Mitchell Chester, Commissioner of Education in Massachusetts was named president-elect.Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Welcomes_New_President_and_Board_of_Directors.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Idaho_Chief_and_CCSSO_President_Elect_Shows_Support_for_NCLB_Reauthorization.htmlIdaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna told members of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Tuesday that he supports the current legislation to reauthorize No Child Left Behind because it finds the right balance between the state’s responsibility and the federal government’s role.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Idaho_Chief_and_CCSSO_President_Elect_Shows_Support_for_NCLB_Reauthorization.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Sends_Letter_of_Support_to_Chairman_Harkin_and_Ranking_Member_Enzi_Regarding_ESEA_Reauthorization.htmlOn October 11, Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA), in collaboration with Senator Michael Enzi (R-WY) released a draft of comprehensive legislation to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). CCSSO sent the following letter outlining recommendations to Chairman Tom Harkin and Senator Michael Enzi.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Sends_Letter_of_Support_to_Chairman_Harkin_and_Ranking_Member_Enzi_Regarding_ESEA_Reauthorization.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Issues_Statement_on_Senate_ESEA_Proposal.htmlToday, Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA), in collaboration with Senator Michael Enzi (R-WY) released a draft of comprehensive legislation to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Issues_Statement_on_Senate_ESEA_Proposal.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/College_Readiness_Partnership_Announces_Selection_of_State_Leadership_Teams.htmlThe American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO) are pleased to announce that state leadership teams from Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Oregon, Tennessee and Wisconsin have been selected to participate in the College Readiness Partnership (CRP).Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/College_Readiness_Partnership_Announces_Selection_of_State_Leadership_Teams.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Issues_Statement_on_President_Obama’s_Waiver_Announcement.htmlOn Friday, September 23, President Obama will release the details of the Administration's waiver package, which responds to calls from state education leaders to move beyond current No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements and support state efforts to prepare every child for college and career. The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) continues to advocate for Congressional action through reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), but believes that the waivers are a desperately needed step forward in transforming our education system to provide young people with the high quality education they deserve.Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Issues_Statement_on_President_Obama’s_Waiver_Announcement.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/NM_Chief_Outlines_Reform_Plans_for_Teacher_Eval_and_School_Accountability.htmlHanna Skandera, Secretary for the New Mexico Public Education Department testified today before the House Education and Workforce Committee about the measures used to hold schools accountable in New Mexico’s education reform efforts. Skandera’s testimony highlighted New Mexico’s education reform efforts focused on the achievement of students, the quality of teachers, and the measures used to hold schools accountable.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/NM_Chief_Outlines_Reform_Plans_for_Teacher_Eval_and_School_Accountability.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Four_State_Leadership_Teams_Receive_50000_Grants_to_Expand_Learning_Opportunities.htmlTeams of state legislators, state education officials, governors’ policy advisors and statewide afterschool network directors in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Washington each received $50,000 competitive grants to support student success by effectively integrating expanded learning opportunities into state education systems. The grants are awarded through the Supporting Student Success: The Promise of Expanded Learning Opportunities initiative, sponsored by the C.S. Mott Foundation. The grants will support each state’s plan to develop, adopt, and implement state policies that integrate expanded learning opportunities—such as afterschool, summer learning, and extended day and year programs—into state education systems.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Four_State_Leadership_Teams_Receive_50000_Grants_to_Expand_Learning_Opportunities.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Issues_Statement_on_Administrations_Waiver_Announcement.htmlCCSSO Executive Director Gene Wilhoit issued the following statement today in response to Secretary Arne Duncan’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Education will consider state waiver proposals under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Issues_Statement_on_Administrations_Waiver_Announcement.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/TN_Chief_Outlines_Statewide_Teacher_Eval_System_Before_House_Committee.htmlKevin Huffman, Tennessee Commissioner of Education testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Education and the Workforce about the role that teachers and teacher evaluation can play in the effort to build a better education system.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/TN_Chief_Outlines_Statewide_Teacher_Eval_System_Before_House_Committee.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/States_Take_the_Lead_on_Accountability.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announces that 41 states have agreed to work together to dramatically improve student achievement through the development and implementation of improved state accountability systems.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/States_Take_the_Lead_on_Accountability.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Statement_on_Klines_Flexibility_Proposal.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) released the following statement expressing a strong desire to work alongside House Education & the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) to identify opportunities for increasing education funding flexibility for states and school districts.Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Statement_on_Klines_Flexibility_Proposal.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Maryland_High_School_Chemistry_Teacher_Named_2011_National_Teacher_of_the_Year.htmlCCSSO announced today that Michelle Shearer, a high school chemistry teacher in Frederick, Maryland, is the 61st National Teacher of the Year. Shearer and all of the 2011 State Teachers of the Year will be recognized by President Barack Obama in a ceremony at the White House Tuesday, May 3.Mon, 02 May 2011 11:09:48 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Maryland_High_School_Chemistry_Teacher_Named_2011_National_Teacher_of_the_Year.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_RELEASES_MODEL_CORE_TEACHING_STANDARDS.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) releases today the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards: A Resource for State Dialogue. The standards, a state-led effort, represent clear expectations about what all teachers should know and be able to do if they are to improve achievement of our next generation of students and are intended to set the foundation for educators, states, and policymakers to achieve their education reform goals.Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_RELEASES_MODEL_CORE_TEACHING_STANDARDS.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_to_Join_Education_Officials_from_Around_the_World_at_International_Summit_on_Teaching_Profession.htmlCCSSO to Join Education Officials from Around the World at International Summit on the Teaching Profession March 16-17Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_to_Join_Education_Officials_from_Around_the_World_at_International_Summit_on_Teaching_Profession.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Executive_Director_Wilhoit_Testifies_before_Congress_on_Unnecessary_Federal_Requirements_and_Regulations.htmlCCSSO Executive Director Gene Wilhoit testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce about federal reporting regulations and the significant state and local burdens that result. Wilhoit’s testimony focused on the importance of streamlining federal data collections; moving away from outdated models of measuring teacher quality; and improving federal program monitoring and funding audits.Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Executive_Director_Wilhoit_Testifies_before_Congress_on_Unnecessary_Federal_Requirements_and_Regulations.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Hires_Two_Technical_Experts_to_Direct_the_Council’s_Strategic_Work.htmlCCSSO has hired new Strategic Initiative Directors to lead two of the Council’s four state-driven initiatives. Sylvia Gillpatrick has been named director of the Standards, Assessment, and Accountability strategic initiative; and Janice Poda has been named director of the of the Education Workforce strategic initiative.Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Hires_Two_Technical_Experts_to_Direct_the_Council’s_Strategic_Work.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Announces_2011_National_Teacher_of_the_Year_Finalists.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced the four finalists for the 2011 National Teacher of the Year today. The National Teacher of the Year Program, sponsored by the ING Foundation and Target, is a project of CCSSO in partnership with University of Phoenix and People to People Ambassador Programs.Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Announces_2011_National_Teacher_of_the_Year_Finalists.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/State_K-12_Education_Officials_and_Higher_Ed_Leaders_Announce_Partnership_to_Implement_Common_Core_State_Standards.htmlThe American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), and the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO) announced today that they have formed a partnership to promote broad implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English language arts and mathematics. The groups recognize collaboration is essential to effective implementation of the CCSS.Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/State_K-12_Education_Officials_and_Higher_Ed_Leaders_Announce_Partnership_to_Implement_Common_Core_State_Standards.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/National_Groups_Co-Host_Briefing_on_2009_PISA_Results_World-Class_Education_for_Global_Competitiveness.htmlThe results of the 2009 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) were released this morning by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), showing that 15-year-old students in the United States continue to rank at average or below average in international comparisons of reading, math, and science.Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/National_Groups_Co-Host_Briefing_on_2009_PISA_Results_World-Class_Education_for_Global_Competitiveness.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Welcomes_New_Board_of_Directors.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced today the 2010-2011 CCSSO Board of Directors and Deputies Leadership Commission members. All board members and officers are chief state school officers and continue their tenures in their respective states while serving on CCSSO’s board.Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Welcomes_New_Board_of_Directors.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Bill_Gates_Addresses_Chief_State_School_Officers_at_CCSSOs_Annual_Policy_Forum.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) kicked off the 2010 Annual Policy Forum (APF) today with a keynote address from Bill Gates, former CEO and Co-Founder of Microsoft, and Co-Founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. State education leaders from across the United States have convened in Louisville, Kentucky this week to collaborate on key state priorities for education reform.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Bill_Gates_Addresses_Chief_State_School_Officers_at_CCSSOs_Annual_Policy_Forum.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/COUNCIL_OF_CHIEF_STATE_SCHOOL_OFFICERS_RELEASES_CORE_TEACHING_STANDARDS_FOR_PUBLIC_COMMENT.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today released for public comment new draft core teaching standards. The release of the standards signals the beginning of the public comment period which will run until October 15, 2010, during which time CCSSO seeks broad input from the education community and the public at large.Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/COUNCIL_OF_CHIEF_STATE_SCHOOL_OFFICERS_RELEASES_CORE_TEACHING_STANDARDS_FOR_PUBLIC_COMMENT.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/NATIONAL_GOVERNORS_ASSOCIATION_AND_STATE_EDUCATION_CHIEFS_LAUNCH_COMMON_STATE_ACADEMIC_STANDARDS_.htmlthe National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) released a set of state-led education standards, the Common Core State Standards, at Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, GA. The English-language arts and mathematics standards for grades K-12 were developed in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders including content experts, states, teachers, school administrators and parents. The standards establish clear and consistent goals for learning that will prepare America's children for success in college and work.Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/NATIONAL_GOVERNORS_ASSOCIATION_AND_STATE_EDUCATION_CHIEFS_LAUNCH_COMMON_STATE_ACADEMIC_STANDARDS_.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_ANNOUNCES_PARTNERSHIP_FOR_NEXT_GENERATION_LEARNING_-_Six_States_Selected_to_Form_Innovation_Labs_to_Transform_Public_Education.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) in alliance with the Stupski Foundation announced Kentucky, Maine, New York, Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin as the first states to launch a pioneering partnership to transform the nation’s public education system and dramatically lift the quality of learning and achievement for all children in public schools.Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_ANNOUNCES_PARTNERSHIP_FOR_NEXT_GENERATION_LEARNING_-_Six_States_Selected_to_Form_Innovation_Labs_to_Transform_Public_Education.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_President_Testifies_before_Senate_Health_Education_Labor_and_Pensions_Committee.htmlDr. Steven L. Paine, State Superintendent of Schools, West Virginia Department of Education, testified today on behalf of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on the Common Core State Standards Initiative and the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_President_Testifies_before_Senate_Health_Education_Labor_and_Pensions_Committee.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Iowa_High_School_English_Teacher_to_Be_Named_National_Teacher_of_the_Year_at_White_House_Ceremony.htmlBecause of her passion for her subject, her innovative focus on her learners and the equal passion she devotes to mentoring others new to the profession, Wessling will be named 2010 National Teacher of the Year by President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony on April 29, 2010. Also recognized at this event will be the 2010 state teachers of the year.Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Iowa_High_School_English_Teacher_to_Be_Named_National_Teacher_of_the_Year_at_White_House_Ceremony.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Alabama_School_Chief_Testifies_before_Senate_Appropriations_Subcommittee.htmlJoseph Morton, State Superintendent of Education of the Alabama Department of Education, testified today on behalf of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies on the need for an Education Jobs Fund.Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Alabama_School_Chief_Testifies_before_Senate_Appropriations_Subcommittee.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Welcomes_Board_President_Dr_Steven_L_Paine.htmlThe Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) welcomes Dr. Steven L. Paine, state superintendent of schools for West Virginia, as CCSSO’s Board President.Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Welcomes_Board_President_Dr_Steven_L_Paine.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Draft_K-12_Common_Core_State_Standards_Available_for_Comment.htmlThe National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today released the first official public draft of the K-12 standards as part of the Common Core State Standards Initiative, a process being led by governors and chief state school officers in 51 states, territories, and the District of Columbia.Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Draft_K-12_Common_Core_State_Standards_Available_for_Comment.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Statement_on_President_Obamas_ESEA_Blueprint.htmlOn Monday, March 15, President Obama submitted a blueprint to Congress on how best to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). CCSSO believes this blueprint is responsive to state calls for reform of the No Child Left Behind Act and is a strong first step toward final reauthorization, which the Council has publicly called for since 2006.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:28:35 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Statement_on_President_Obamas_ESEA_Blueprint.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Forty-Eight_States_Gather_to_Collectively_Address_ESEA_Reauthorization_and_Implementation_of_ARRA_.htmlWith the pending reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as a focal point, 48 states met at CCSSO's 2010 Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, to address pressing state education issues.Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/Forty-Eight_States_Gather_to_Collectively_Address_ESEA_Reauthorization_and_Implementation_of_ARRA_.htmlhttp://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Statement_on_President_Obama’s_Budget_Request_to_Congress.htmlCCSSO applauds the Obama Administration’s proposal to increase resources for important state education priorities and for recognizing the vital role education plays in the economic prosperity of the country.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:14:52 -0100http://www.ccsso.org/News_and_Events/Press_Releases/CCSSO_Statement_on_President_Obama’s_Budget_Request_to_Congress.html