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

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Common Core

Since the 2010s, UC has also updated its course criteria to match statewide academic standards, such as Common Core math standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

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

In 2010, cursive was dropped from Common Core standards, and children in kindergarten through 12th grade at public schools were no longer required to learn it in school.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2023

When the Common Core was rolled out in 2010, it launched a national trend toward standardization.

From Slate ● Dec. 18, 2020

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