Curriculum standards that were unanimously approved by Michigan's Board of Education in 2010 are catching flak from some state Republicans, who are pushing legislation to have them thrown out.
The Common Core State Standards are a set of guidelines designed to help districts teach grades K-12 in a consistent manner that prepares students for college and competition in the global economy. English and language arts standards, for example, emphasize writing logical arguments, conducting research and analysis and and writing explanatory texts. Math guidelines call on high school students to practice applying mathematical thinking to real world situations.
The standards are part of an initiative backed by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers. They've already been adopted in more than 40 states.
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