Cuomo Announces Recommendations From Common Core Task Force

Governor Andrew Cuomo has released the final report and recommendations of the Common Core Task Force.

The Task Force was made up of educators, parents, education officials and state representatives charged with reforming the current Common Core system and the way students are tested.

The group made 21 recommendations, including overhauling the current Common Core system and adopting locally-driven education standards.

The Task Force also recommends reducing over-testing to reduce anxiety.

New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia said: “In my first few months as commissioner, I’ve traveled across the state and heard a large cross section of New Yorkers -- our teachers, parents and educators –share their deep concern for improving the education of our children. And as a member of the Common Core Task Force, I’ve heard those same stakeholders express those same concerns. Likewise, the Department's AimHighNY survey unfolded the same passionate call for clear learning standards to serve as guideposts to future success for our children. Now it’s time to move forward and deliver on the promise we’ve made to our students and give them the best schools possible.”