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Common Core State Standards

North Carolina adopted the Common Core State Standards in K-12 Mathematics and K-12 English Language Arts released by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers. With the adoption of these state-led education standards, North Carolina is in the first group of states to embrace clear and consistent goals for learning to prepare children for success in college and work.

Essential Standards

The Essential Standards includes the standards for the newly adopted curriculum in the following areas: English as a Second Language, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Arts Education and Healthful Living.

Source: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/

Common Core/Essential Standards Resources

I-SS Wiki

Common Core Document Links

Common Core: From What to How - Doug Reeves Article

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: K-5 Overview

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: 6-8 Overview

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: High School Overview

Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practices

NC Essential Standards Document Links