Life+in+the+Common

= = Welcome to **Life in the Common**, a space for information and resources on the **Common Core Learning Standards**. The Common Core was adopted in January 2011 as part of the nationwide educational reform initiative to improve teaching and learning. Together with the NYS Board of Regents change is rapidly taking place across the state. This space was created in an effort to keep you informed and to provide resources and guidance in transitioning through and implementing that change.

There are **four main components** in [|New York State's approach] to transitioning to the Common Core Learning Standards as part of the Regents Reform Agenda:


 * **Standards and Assessments**
 * **Data Systems**
 * **Great Teachers and Leaders**
 * **Data Systems**

Each of the four components are multi-layered and have many implications for students, educators, and administrators. Please navigate this space using the pages on the right to learn more.