Helping Teachers Learn to Love the Common Core Standards

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Introducing the Writing Common Core Standards: Planning for Professional Development

Heather Rader

Heather Rader sorts through goals, audience, and interest in planning a day of professional development linked to the writing standards in the Common Core.

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Common Core Standards: Spreading the Word

Suki Jones-Mozenter

Literacy leaders working in large districts face special challenges when implementing new programs. Suki Jones-Mozenter writes about the strategies being developed in one of the largest districts in the country.

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Same Old Books with New Intentions: Reflecting on Rigor and the Common Core

Jennifer Allen

When Jennifer Allen first skims the Common Core, she’s confident there’s not much new in the standards. But after further reflection, she finds rigor and depth in unexpected places.