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03/28/13

DESE Commissioner Says New Common Core Standards Will Help Prepare Students for College

Missourinet.com (03/28/13) Farucci, MaryThe Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has introduced new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to establish consistent learning goals for all students and better prepare them for college. Education Commissioner Chris Nicastro says CCSS provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to lead successful lives after high school. The standards in math and English Language Arts, among others, will align with college readiness and entry-level college courses, reducing the need for remedial coursework for freshmen. "It was created through a state led initiative and has been adopted by more than 40 states now, including Missouri. We believe that the Common Core State Standards have enhanced our academic state standards," she says. "With a clear road map of academic expectations students, parents, and teachers can all work together toward shared goals. Communicating those goals is really important and we believe that these standards provide a clear idea for what we're trying to accomplish."
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