EJ in Focus: The Common Core Memorandum of Understanding: What a Story

The question of who, exactly, is truly responsible for writing the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is a matter for debate. The CCSS website describes CCSS development in the following way: Building on the excellent foundation of standards states have laid, the Common Core State Standards are the first step in providing our young people with a high-quality education. It should be clear to every student, parent, and teacher what the standards of success are in every school.