Overview

Developed by states (NGA & CCSSO), the Common Core State Standards establish clear, consistent K-12 benchmarks in Math and English Language Arts to ensure all students graduate college- and career-ready. Celebrated for focus, coherence, and rigor, they prioritize deep understanding, logical skill-building, critical thinking, problem-solving, and literacy across subjects, setting high expectations for every student to promote equity and future success.

The state-led Common Core sets consistent, rigorous K-12 Math and ELA standards to ensure all students are college- and career-ready through deep understanding, critical thinking, logical skill progression, and cross-subject literacy, promoting equity and strong foundations.