Common Sense for the #CommonCore: Weekly Roundup

• Education in the Age of Globalization » Blog Archive » Common Sense Vs. Common Core: How to Minimize the Damages of the Common Core

  Does the common core damage children? This article makes that claim indirectly. I disagree but believe the suggestions made by the author are valid.

  tags: commoncore ccss

• Text-based Responses? The Jury is Still Out. | Burkins & Yaris

  Really appreciate the work being done by Burkins and Yaris in regards to common core assessments. This is a compelling read.

  tags: commoncore ccss ela literacy assessments parcc

• ARTSblog » Blog Archive » Use Arts Integration to Enhance Common Core

  Don’t forget the arts when transitioning to the common core. STEM isn’t the only thing that should be integrated.

  tags: art arts commoncore ccss

• ASCD Express 8.06 – Characteristics of Literacy-Rich Content-Area Classrooms

  Useful tips contained here. Good read for social studies and science teachers.

  tags: ccss commoncore literacy ela

• 10 Tips for Teaching Grammar According to the Common Core > Eye On Education

  Good tips here on teaching a challenging subject area.

  tags: ccss grammar commoncore language

• Common Core Testers Unveil Proposed ‘Read-Aloud’ Accommodations – On Special Education – Education Week

  Important news here about testing accommodations. This has been on the minds if many educators.

  tags: ccss commoncore

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