Common Core

American  

[kom-uhn kawr] / ˈkɒm ən ˈkɔr /

noun

1. a set of academic standards, adopted in most U.S. states, that outlines the learning goals in English and mathematics for students at each grade level, from kindergarten through 12th grade, with the objective of teaching the same educational essentials to all students throughout the country.

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Etymology

Origin of Common Core

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

This anti-cursive trend was reinforced in 2010 when many states adopted the influential Common Core learning standards, which had dropped cursive entirely.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024

The appointment marks a return to New York for King, who was the state’s education commissioner during the contentious rollout of the Common Core learning standards meant to elevate K-12 academics across states.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2022

Florida adopted Common Core in the 2000s under Republican Gov. Jeb Bush, who was a strong proponent.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2022

Bauerlein told me that he was distressed that worthy portions of the Common Core State Standards “did not hold steady all the way into the classroom.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 9, 2021

The Common Core Standards, however, are only written for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with no further intent to include other subject areas.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin