Dive Summary:
- At least 30 of the 46 states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards are already using them in some places, according to a new report.
- Training has already begun: 22 states say at least 50% of their teachers have been through professional development for the new standards.
- More than 75% of math and English teachers have received training in 10 states.
Dive Insight:
In at least one state where the standards have been implemented — New York — educators and parents saw the number of students passing reading and math exams drop sharply. Public officials had warned of a decline, saying it could be years before students perform well under the more rigorous standards.