A new report by Partnership for Learning and Model Secondary Schools Project examines how the shift to college- and career-readiness
standards is changing K-12 learning environments in Washington. The report, "Expanding Our Expectations," addresses Washington's educational challenges (state funding, and growing opportunity and achievement gaps) and how the successful implementation of Common Core State Standards is a key part of larger education toolbox to better prepare students for college, work and life.
"Common Core provides shared goals and expectations for all students at every grade level," said Jana Carlisle, executive director of Partnership for Learning. "These learning standards are more rigorous and require deeper thinking. We will be expecting more of students, but research shows that when we expect more, students deliver."
"Expanding Our Expectations" addresses the questions of why college- and career-ready learning standards are meaningful and how Common Core might change teaching and learning in our public schools. It also focuses on new testing and accountability practices and how the process of measuring student progress is changing.
Partnership for Learning is partnering with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and other state education agencies and advocacy organizations on a Common Core public awareness campaign called "Real Learning for Real Life." The campaign's intent is to build awareness and understanding of college- and career-ready learning standards. You can learn more at www.ReadyWA.org.
A grant from College Spark Washington funded the production and distribution of the "Expanding Our Expectations" report. To download a PDF copy, click here.
Contact:
Chris Barron, Communications Manager
Partnership for Learning
(206) 625-9655