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National administrator organizations support Common Core, but express concerns about implementation

AASA and NASSP last week reported that their members support Common Core State Standards (CCSS), but have concerns about implementation.  The national superintendent and principal associations said that the standards are being implemented without sufficient support, and that accountability based on common-core assessments needs to be slowed down.

The Oregon Department of Education has requested a one-year suspension in the use of Smarter Balanced Assessments for accountability purposes.  A response from the U.S. Department of Education is anticipated this month.

Read more about the perspectives of the national organizations here: