Monday, July 21, 2014
Helmsley Trust Grant Gives Educators A Voice In Common Core Discussions
A recent grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust to America Achieves Inc. is meant to give educators on the front lines more of a voice on how states implement the Common Core standards.
The $1.7 million to grant to support the group's Teachers and Fellowship program will enable America Achieves to bring together over 100 educators to advise policymakers on the rollout of the more rigorous standards that are designed to boost the college- and career-readiness of students.…