District/School Administration Administration
The Massachusetts Common Core of Learning

How Can We Make the Common Core of Learning Succeed?

We all have to work together to make the Common Core a success. With this Common Core of Learning, Massachusetts has established broad goals for all students. The Board of Education believes that all students can reach these goals. Students, parents, educators and our entire society all share responsibility to ensure that:

STUDENTS are in school ready to study and learn.

STUDENTS recognize the importance of education throughout their lives.

FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS encourage curiosity, love of learning and pride in a job well done so that children can be active seekers of knowledge and dedicated learners throughout their careers and lives.

FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS nurture confident children, so they are able to face the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS cultivate integrity and respect so that children can contribute to their families and society.

EDUCATORS provide opportunities for students to learn and apply knowledge in everyday situations and assist students in developing good work and study habits to prepare them for the transition to the world of work.

EDUCATORS strengthen the ability of students to understand and communicate effectively with others, by providing daily opportunities to develop communication skills and apply them to real-world problems and issues.

EDUCATORS encourage the involvement of families, business and community members by fostering active education partnerships, including mentoring.

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY LEADERS develop climates of safety in schools and environments that encourage high achievement and reward hard work.

SCHOOLS are models for democracy and order, exemplifying the principles of equality and justice, and the fair application of rules.

COMMUNITIES AND THE COMMONWEALTH fulfill their joint obligation to support the public schools, libraries, other education resources and services for children at a level and with a commitment to ensure equal education opportunities.

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