Since 2010, 45 states have adopted the same standards for English and math. These standards are called the Common Core State Standards. Having the same standards helps all students get a good education, even if they change schools or move to a different state.

Teachers, parents, and education experts designed the standards to prepare students for success in college and the workplace. Hart District site administrators came together to learn about the Common Core State Standards, which will replace the current content standards beginning in the 2014-15 school year.

District administrators studied the new standards and compared them to the current content standards. These leaders participated in discussions on the implications for classrooms and the changes teachers will need to be prepared for in the coming months. Teams of teachers and administrators working together have created a plan on implementing these changes at all Hart District schools by the launch date.

For more information on the Common Core State Standards, visit the California Department of Education website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc.