The Core Standards came about through voluntary, multi state-led effort to find solutions to better public education.   Working together, states developed standards that define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers to prepare high school students for the rigors of postsecondary education or the workforce.  The Common Core standards emphasize critical reading and writing, the ability to read and respond to increasingly difficult material, a deep understanding of math principles and math processes.

After Idaho voluntarily chose to adopt these standards, they became known as Idaho’s Core Standards. The past two school years have been spent in professional development for the Idaho teachers and administrators on the Idaho Core Standards.  This academic school year 2013-2014 is the first year the Idaho Core Standards will be taught in Idaho. 

Kathy Luras, Curriculum Coordinator for Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25, will discuss what makes these new standards different in meeting the commitment to all Idaho students in being prepared at graduation time for postsecondary education or the world of work.

Come to this presentation to update yourself on decisions being made to continually improve public education.