Teachers discussed challenges with implementing the Common Core Standards and whether those challenges are overblown. Some teachers expressed difficulties with transitioning to the new standards while others felt the challenges were not as significant as portrayed. Most agreed more support is needed but the standards aim to better prepare students.

1. Coffee Talk
What challenges are you facing as you
implement--or begin to implement the
Common Core Standards?
Do you think the challenges with regards to
implementing the Common Core Standards
are overblown?