Fast Fact: Tougher Standards Hinge on Available Resources

States agree that the Common Core will boost expectations. But many report lacking enough money and people to implement the necessary changes in instruction and curriculum to meet them.* Better student outcomes hinge on adequate resources and strong implementation.

*Results based on responses from state officials in 40 states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards in math, English Language Arts, or both subjects:http://cep-dc.org/displayDocument.cfm?DocumentID=421