{"product_id":"common-core-an-uncommon-opportunity","title":"Common Core, an Uncommon Opportunity","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause the Common Core requires bold action\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhy \u003cem\u003eThe Common Core, an Uncommon Opportunity?\u003c\/em\u003e Why now? Because it tackles a largely overlooked component of successful implementation: how to redesign your instructional delivery system, K-12. And you’ll have to; if you don’t, you’ll be subject to the very same failure and frustration so many other districts and schools are experiencing. What’s more, March and Peters describe how to integrate 21st Century Skills at the very same time.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  What are the big benefits of this book? If you’re a district leader, it will help you\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop consistent and structured teaching and learning practices across content areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure sustainable processes through continuous curriculum review and revision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategically use data to monitor student performance goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport and sustain enacted reforms through district-wide infrastructure adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide teachers with Common Core-aligned course tools, including sample curriculum maps, lessons, and specific teaching suggestions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  There’s no need to start from scratch or attempt to reinvent the wheel. March and Peters have done much of the prep for you. Their processes and tools have already worked in numerous districts—and they can be custom-fit to yours.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cem\u003e\"[This] system helped us not only re-invent ourselves, but also build the internal capacity we needed to maintain our momentum. This book is a must for any district that is serious about taking advantage of the Common Core to re-invent itself.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Connie Hathorn, Ph.D., Superintendent\u003cbr\u003e  Youngstown City School District\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \"Few books offer such deep and specific information to assist the field in successful implementation of the Common Core and state learning standards. . . . This book is a gift to practitioners of all levels, and those practicing in any type of school or district.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Dr. Lynn Macan\u003cbr\u003e  Cobleskill-Richmondville CSD\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54248374927704,"sku":"9781452271828","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781452271828.jpg?v=1777820441","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/common-core-an-uncommon-opportunity","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}