Common Questions On Common Core Part 2: New Requirements And Tests In Md.

In a major shift in public education, states across the nation have been implementing a new set of standards known as the Common Core. Common Core appears as a subject in national and local news media and is a constant subject of debate, particularly in conservative circles.

Despite all this attention, Common Core still remains a confusing topic for many people. In this three-part series MarylandReporter.com answers some basic questions about Common Core.

Part 1 focused on Common Core itself and how it was developed.

Part 2 looks at what the new standards mean for Maryland public school systems and their limited options in implementing them.
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