A Breakdown of Common Core

Series produced by WBFO

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This series breaks down the Common Core learning standards.

The first piece talks about why New York State chose Common Core. The second piece talks about the implementation of Common Core in New York. The third discusses the standards themselves. The fourth goes into detail about the New York State assessments and teacher evaluation system. The final installment talks about Common Core's uncertain future.


5 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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This piece talks about why New York State adopted Common Core.

  • Added: Feb 21, 2014
  • Length: 05:25
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This piece discusses the implementation of the Common Core learning standards in New York State.

  • Added: Feb 21, 2014
  • Length: 05:41
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This piece breaks down the Common Core learning standards themselves.

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh


  • Added: Feb 21, 2014
  • Length: 05:31
  • Purchases: 1
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This piece discusses the New York State tests and teacher evaluation system tied to Common Core.

  • Added: Feb 21, 2014
  • Length: 05:18
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This piece talks about the uncertain future of the Common Core learning standards in New York State.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 21, 2014
  • Length: 05:48
  • Purchases: 1