The Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards are the statewide expectations for student learning in K-12 public schools. School districts are required to put state standards into place so all students have access to high-quality content and instruction.
The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).
These youtube videos (commissioned by the Hunt Institute and the Council of Chief State School Officers) were developed to explain the benefits and impact of the standards. Videos are organized into separate Mathematics and ELA sections.
The Framework illustrates the skills and knowledge students need to succeed in work and life, as well as the support systems necessary for 21st century learning outcomes.
The Standards are designed to complement other national, state, and local standards and contribute to ongoing discussions about English language arts. Full text available via download
National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: A Framework for Teaching, Learning and Assessment. pdf available for download. Print copies available at Keffer Library
National Standards for Civics and Government was developed by the Center for Civic Education with support from the U.S. Department of Education and The Pew Charitable Trusts in 1994
The National Geography Standards represent what students should know and be able to do by the time they graduate from the 12th grade. Available in print at Keffer Library
