Rigorous knowledge and skills needed to succeed in college and/or careers
Consistent expectations across states, regardless of whether they decide to go to school at Georgia Tech or UCLA, or find a job in Georgia, Maine or Indiana
Relevant content and application of knowledge through high-order skills
Educators of Georgia:
Clear, focused expectations that assist them in being on the same page and working together with students and parents for shared goals
A common-sense next step that is aligned to our Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)
Taxpayers of Georgia:
Long-term potential savings on textbooks and instructional resources that come with consistent materials developed throughout the country
About the Common Core State Standards
Led by National Governors Association (NGA) and Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
Governor Perdue was selected by NGA to co-chair the initiative
Developed by standards experts and educators
Received multiple rounds of feedback from states and national organizations representing educators (e.g., International Reading Association (IRA), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)