At the Learning Consultants, our approach to writing reminds me of the old Chinese proverb, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Similarly, “Correct a student’s essay, and you help them get a better grade. Teach a student how […]
Read MoreYou may have heard an increasing amount of buzz in Connecticut schools related to the Common Core. And, you may be worried that everyone else understands the purpose and plan of the Common Core, stifling you from raising any questions and causing you to feel out of touch as a parent. Nothing could further from […]
Read MoreOn July 7, 2010, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted the new Common Core State Standards. While the Standards have yet to be implemented (and will most likely undergo further changes), what follows is a summary of the National and Connecticut State Language Standards for 11th & 12th Grade Students (broken down into three […]
Read MoreOn July 7, 2010, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted the new Common Core State Standards. While the Standards have yet to be implemented (and will most likely undergo further changes), what follows is a summary of the National and Connecticut State Language Standards for 9th & 10th Grade Students (broken down into three […]
Read MoreOn July 7, 2010, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted the new Common Core State Standards. While the Standards have yet to be implemented (and will most likely undergo further changes), what follows is a summary of the National and Connecticut State Language Standards for 8th Grade Students (broken down into three levels of […]
Read MoreOn July 7, 2010, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted the new Common Core State Standards. While the Standards have yet to be implemented (and will most likely undergo further changes), what follows is a summary of the National and Connecticut State Language Standards for 7th Grade Students (broken down into three levels of […]
Read MoreOn July 7, 2010, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted the new Common Core State Standards. While the Standards have yet to be implemented (and will most likely undergo further changes), what follows is a summary of the National and Connecticut State Language Standards for 6th Grade Students (broken down into three levels of […]
Read MoreOn July 7, 2010, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted the new Common Core State Standards. While the Standards have yet to be implemented (and will most likely undergo further changes), what follows is a summary of the National and Connecticut State Speaking & Listening Standards for 11th & 12th Grade Students (broken down […]
Read MoreOn July 7, 2010, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted the new Common Core State Standards. While the Standards have yet to be implemented (and will most likely undergo further changes), what follows is a summary of the National and Connecticut State Speaking & Listening Standards for 9th & 10th Grade Students (broken down […]
Read MoreOn July 7, 2010, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted the new Common Core State Standards. While the Standards have yet to be implemented (and will most likely undergo further changes), what follows is a summary of the National and Connecticut State Speaking & Listening Standards for 8th Grade Students (broken down into two […]
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