If you have a child in school, you have more than likely heard about one of the biggest education reforms in history — Common Core. Seven years in the making, it is in full force as of this month.

As part of a continuing discussion on the myths and truths surrounding Common Core, this piece studies the standards’ math guidelines, and addresses pertinent questions and concerns regarding the ...

Common Core State Standards have been adopted by 45 states and the District of Columbia It grew from concern that U.S. needed to improve education to remain competitive in a global economy Standards ...

Under Common Core, it takes far too long for a teacher to show a student how to do simple addition, said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. In 2013, the Texas Legislature passed a law prohibiting school ...

If you keep hearing about the Common Core but don't know exactly what all the fuss is about (don't worry, you're not alone), Stateline provides some frequently asked questions and answers that should ...