With the transition to the Common Core State Standards, there is much anxiety on the part of teachers parents  alike about what they really mean. Here are some links to several video presentations that will hopefully clarify what the CCSS are and why we are shifting to these new academic content standards.

The Common Core in 3 Minutes

6 Shifts in Common Core ELA

6 Shifts in Common Core Math

The following are links to sites that explain the common core in layman terms:

Common Core Explained – For Parents

CA Dept of Education – Parent Resource