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

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

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2022

Just as the Common Core is withering, congressional plans to invigorate civics teaching will also fade away.

From Washington Post • Apr. 9, 2021

So far, forty-six states and the District of Columbia have signed on to what is called the Common Core set of standards.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove