Only 14 states required any test in ELA in grades 3 - 8, and only 10 did so in math. (educationnext.org)
Math teacher and professional development specialist Karen Lea looks at the Common Core ELA standards for lessons that will motivate students through inquiry, curiosity and exploration. (edutopia.org)
While 90 percent of ELA teachers in Common Core states say they are moderately or well - prepared to help students meet the standards, just 45 percent of their non-ELA colleagues report the same level of confidence. (naesp.org)