Curriculum

Common Core Standards

Educational standards describe what students should know and be able to do in each subject in each grade. In California, the State Board of Education decides on the standards for all students from kindergarten through high school. The California Department of Education helps schools ensure that all students meet the standards.

Since 2010, several states nationwide have adopted the same English and math standards, which are called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Having the same standards helps all students get a good education, even if they change schools or move to a different state. Teachers, parents, and education experts designed the CCSS to prepare students for success in college and the workplace.