Aligning K-12 Instruction for Common Core Success Share this article: Nov 13, 2014 by Beth John, Leslie Leyser, James Ashley Phillips, and Mary Cordray Beth John, Leslie Leyser, James Ashley Phillips, Mary Cordray The Education Trust 2014 National Conference Baltimore, Maryland Download Closing the Gaps Across the Achievement Spectrum College- and Career-Ready Standards and Assessments High Performing Schools Permissions Policy Interested in using The Education Trust’s publications or presentations? Check out our policy.