The document discusses how the Common Core State Standards are shifting education to focus more on informational texts and preparing students for career and college. It emphasizes complex, multi-disciplinary texts; acquiring a wide-ranging vocabulary; and reading and writing for a variety of purposes. The Common Core also encourages students to engage in self-directed learning by seeking resources to help them understand difficult materials and acquire useful information efficiently. Overall, the document promotes developing students' literacy skills by thoughtfully employing digital tools and technologies.