News and Highlights

Arkansas Commissioner of Education Testifies before Congress on the Call for Common, State-Led Standards (CCSSO encourages House Committee to support states in this initiative)

Connecticut Special Education Teacher to be Named National Teacher of the Year at White House Ceremony

CCSSO and NGA Center Release The Quality Imperative: A State Guide to Achieving the Promise of Extended Learning Opportunities

CCSSO Launches Committee to Update its INTASC Model Core Teacher Standards

State Education Leaders Stand Ready to Help Deliver the President's Call for Reforms

CCSSO leads and facilitates collective state action to transform our public education system in these four strategic areas:

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The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a nonpartisan, nationwide, nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments of elementary and secondary education in the states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and five U.S. extra-state jurisdictions. CCSSO provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues. The Council seeks member consensus on major educational issues and expresses their views to civic and professional organizations, federal agencies, Congress, and the public.

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