Common Core Myths, Realities, and Possibilities
Tim Shanahan addresses numerous myths that surround the Common Core State Standards in his article, “The Common Core Ate My Baby.” As an English teacher, the myth that I felt was most prevalent and...
View ArticleWhat is old is new again, or what is next whole language?
It is always interesting when what is “old” becomes “new” again. This is the case with the new focus on interdisciplinary thematic units spurred by the Common Core State Standards. In the article “In...
View ArticleCCSS with Gifted and Advanced Learners
I am a GATE coordinator, so I am trying to look at Common Core State Standards and I wonder what is in mind for the GATE student, as well as my lower spectrum student. Seeing there is a lot of talk...
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Common Core: Implications for Teacher Librarians
Ruminating on the Core activated my curiosity for implications for Teacher Librarians, Technologists and other Specialists in the school. In particular, Teacher Librarians have long endured the pinch...
View ArticleKeeping It Real
I have read many articles and blogs on the subject of common core standards. There is a common thread in most of these articles — the incredible and unrealistic amount of time it will take to...
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