Maryland in June 2010 became one of the first States in the nation to adopt the Common Core State Standards in mathematics and English language arts. The State Board adopted the standards by unanimous vote.

The Common Core Standards is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governor's Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers. Maryland became involved in the project in June 2009, when Governor Martin O'Malley and State Superintendent of Schools Nancy S. Grasmick signed on to the initiative along with representatives from 48 other states and two territories.

Maryland has launched a broad-based year-long process to revise its curriculum to align with the new document. Hundreds of classroom educators, instructional leaders, administrators, and higher education representatives will help State officials review, refine and align the current Maryland State Curriculum with the Common Core.

The new State Curriculum is expected to be ready for State Board adoption in June 2011, an accelerated process made possible by the State's previous work in this area.


Your Guide to The Maryland Common Core State Curriculum


Common Core State Standards Regional Presentations
May 2011

Common Core State Standards Initiative
Website

State Board adopts Common Core State Standards
Press Release - June 22, 2010

MD Common Core Curriculum Frameworks