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This debate highlights the pressing issue that many high school students graduate ill-prepared for the workforce and college. With 42% of U.S. employers expressing dissatisfaction with graduates' readiness, the necessity for Common Core standards becomes clear. These standards aim to elevate educational achievement, unify state learning goals, and provide clear definitions of success. The Chief State School Officers have acted within their authority to develop these standards, addressing the inconsistencies caused by individual state guidelines.
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Common Core Debate First negative constructive by Chloe Dixon Partner: Tania Prior Group: Courtney Swanson and Catharine McCurdy
Negative: The Issue • Students are graduating from high school ill prepared and without the basic skills required to succeed for the workforce and college. • 42% of U.S. employers find high school graduates unprepared for the work force • 30-40% of graduates are unprepared for entry level college work • (Clearer and Higher: Why Students Need the Common Core, 2012).
The Chief States School Officers have not overstepped their authority in developing and recommending the Common Core State Standards for U.S. Public Schools. • The Common Core is a necessity, without it: • 1.) Standards are not high enough • (Common Core: The Great Debate, 2013). • 2.) States have individual learning standards which creates inconsistency • (Common Core State Standards Initiative, 2014). • 3.) There are no clear definitions of achievement • (Clearer and Higher: Why Students Need the Common Core, 2012).
References Clearer and Higher: Why Students Need the Common Core. 2012. YouTube. Retrieved April 18, 2014, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yll0fJrUAWE Common Core State Standards Initiative. 2014. Common Core State Standards Initiative. Retrieved April 21, 2014, from http://www.corestandards.org/ Common Core: The Great Debate. 2013. Cato Institute. Retrieved April 19, 2014, from http://www.cato.org/events/common-core-great-debate
