Academic Standards in Colorado Colorado is well known for being the first state to legalize marijuana. It is a hot topic around the United States, however, Colorado was also one of only six states asked to inform the Federal Government on the process of developing new standards in-line with Common Core, another frequently debated issue (Colorado Department of Education, 2016). Academic changes over the last several years have led Colorado to develop strong state standards, which prepare pupils for college, the workforce, or wherever life takes them.
Common Core in Colorado
Common Core has become the heart and soul of Colorado’s educational system. In 2008, the
state enacted Colorado’s Achievement Plan for Kids. This Senate Bill 08-212, …show more content…
The students of today shape tomorrow and the world in which Coloradans will live. Colorado has put much time and effort into making their standards great and has been a model to the nation in reporting on the standards. With a few adjustments to curriculum and given some time, Colorado will be a leader in education around the country.
Academic Standards in Colorado Colorado is well known for being the first state to legalize marijuana. It is a hot topic around the United States, however, Colorado was also one of only six states asked to inform the Federal Government on the process of developing new standards in-line with Common Core, another frequently debated issue (Colorado Department of Education, 2016). Academic changes over the last several years have led Colorado to develop strong state standards, which prepare pupils for college, the workforce, or wherever life takes them.
Common Core in Colorado
Common Core has become the heart and soul of Colorado’s educational system. In 2008, …show more content…
A few years later, in 1996, the bill also began the implementation of student assessments. These standards were the beginning of the movement towards setting a high level for student performance by regulation (Colorado Department of Education, 2015).
In 2008, this system was revamped across 10 content areas with the advent of the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids. The new standards were then aligned with the Federal Common Core Standards and adopted in 2010. Full implementation of the standards began in the 2013-2014 school year (Colorado Department of Education, 2013).
While teacher reaction to the standards were varied, most teachers enjoyed the fact that they were now allowed to teach the concepts behind the material. Teaching students to critically respond to each subject being taught and apply those concepts horizontally to everyday life was a huge selling point to teachers. Other, more seasoned educators, took on a wait and see attitude. They had seen many educational fads come and go. Once they realized Common Core was not just a passing trend, they began to assimilate to the new style. The most frustrating change for secondary teachers was in math. Helping students to understand that it is not enough just to have the correct answer, but to know how they came to the answer, was and is
Common Core in Colorado
Common Core has become the heart and soul of Colorado’s educational system. In 2008, the
state enacted Colorado’s Achievement Plan for Kids. This Senate Bill 08-212, …show more content…
The students of today shape tomorrow and the world in which Coloradans will live. Colorado has put much time and effort into making their standards great and has been a model to the nation in reporting on the standards. With a few adjustments to curriculum and given some time, Colorado will be a leader in education around the country.
Academic Standards in Colorado Colorado is well known for being the first state to legalize marijuana. It is a hot topic around the United States, however, Colorado was also one of only six states asked to inform the Federal Government on the process of developing new standards in-line with Common Core, another frequently debated issue (Colorado Department of Education, 2016). Academic changes over the last several years have led Colorado to develop strong state standards, which prepare pupils for college, the workforce, or wherever life takes them.
Common Core in Colorado
Common Core has become the heart and soul of Colorado’s educational system. In 2008, …show more content…
A few years later, in 1996, the bill also began the implementation of student assessments. These standards were the beginning of the movement towards setting a high level for student performance by regulation (Colorado Department of Education, 2015).
In 2008, this system was revamped across 10 content areas with the advent of the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids. The new standards were then aligned with the Federal Common Core Standards and adopted in 2010. Full implementation of the standards began in the 2013-2014 school year (Colorado Department of Education, 2013).
While teacher reaction to the standards were varied, most teachers enjoyed the fact that they were now allowed to teach the concepts behind the material. Teaching students to critically respond to each subject being taught and apply those concepts horizontally to everyday life was a huge selling point to teachers. Other, more seasoned educators, took on a wait and see attitude. They had seen many educational fads come and go. Once they realized Common Core was not just a passing trend, they began to assimilate to the new style. The most frustrating change for secondary teachers was in math. Helping students to understand that it is not enough just to have the correct answer, but to know how they came to the answer, was and is