Common Core

[ kom-uhn kawr ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Common Core¹

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

What they found was grass-roots frustration about evolving lessons — frustration that mirrors the furor over Common Core during the Obama administration — that was at times being stoked by national organizations.

From Washington Post

Another read: “We need leaders who will stand against Common Core.”

From The Daily Beast

And Jeb, of course, will also have to deal with his outspoken support for Common Core, which the Republican base loathes.

From The Daily Beast

The Common Core education standards are catching on with parents and teachers.

From The Daily Beast

Twelve incumbent governors who publicly support Common Core easily won re-election.

From The Daily Beast

And to be sure, classrooms are seeing measurable improvements under Common Core Standards.

From The Daily Beast