Academic Content Standards and Development of Model Curriculum
The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) released the first official public draft of the K-12 standards as part of the Common Core State Standards Initiative. In June 2010, the State Board of Education adopted the Common Core State Standards
What are 21st Century Skills?
OEA uses the framework created by the Partnership for 21st century skills to outline the knowledge, skills and expertise students should master to succeed in work and life in the 21st century.
ASCD's Whole Child
ASCD has launched this public engagement and advocacy campaign to encourage schools and communities to work together to ensure that each student has access to a challenging curriculum in a healthy and supportive climate. ASCD partners with the NEA and other leading education, health, arts, and civic organizations to further the Whole Child Initiative.
Student Data and Use Resources
Links to resources about creating and using student performance data.
