Perdue, Bev. Press Release, 2009-09-21, Gov. Perdue's Statement Regarding Release of Common Core State Standards for College and Workplace Readiness

Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor State of North Carolina Office of the Governor 20301 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-0301 September 21, 2009 Contact: Chrissy Pearson (919) 733-0767 office (919)215-4669 cell Gov. Perdue’s Statement Regarding Release of Common Core State Standards for College and Workplace Readiness RALEIGH - Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that the release of the Common Core State Standards for College and Workplace Readiness by the National Governor’s Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a positive move for North Carolina and the other states. “These new national standards will help make sure our students are ready for college and prepared for successful careers in today’s global economy,” said Perdue. “North Carolina will be able to measure its academic progress against other states and bring some sanity to testing.” The first release of standards includes English language arts and mathematics. Once all standards for K-12 are completed and adopted, which is expected after the first of the year, the NGA and the CCSSO will develop assessments related to the standards. For more information about the national Common Core State Standards, please visit www.eorestandards.oriz. ###