A new article in the NY Times discusses updates in implementation of the Common Core, a federal program that pushing student evaluation away from multiple choice toward writing and extended answers. States that are moving ahead include Tennessee and District of Columbia. Both states are introducing tougher teaching standards. To see the full article, click on the link below.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/20/opinion/advertisements-for-the-common-core.html?src=recg
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/20/opinion/advertisements-for-the-common-core.html?src=recg