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Catholic Identity Initiative Town Hall

Catholic Identity Initiative Town Hall. May 9, 2013 Cathedral School . Agenda. Prayer Overview Presentation by Mari Fridgen – MREC What are the Common Core State Standards Presentation by Dr. Rick Kruska – LOCCSE Common Core State Standards FAQs Catholic Identity Initiative

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Catholic Identity Initiative Town Hall

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  1. Catholic Identity Initiative Town Hall May 9, 2013 Cathedral School

  2. Agenda • Prayer • Overview • Presentation by Mari Fridgen – MREC • What are the Common Core State Standards • Presentation by Dr. Rick Kruska – LOCCSE • Common Core State Standards FAQs • Catholic Identity Initiative • Next Steps

  3. Common Core State Standards FAQs • Governance • State project, not federal • “Dumbing down” Education • Increases rigor, critical thinking • Substantial Costs • Costs decided by each local educational agency • Privacy • Minimal demographics required

  4. Catholic Identity Initiative • CCCII – • St. John's University, New York and University of Loyola, Chicago • Supported by the USCCB and the NCEA • An initiative to increase academic rigor, critical thinking, enhance Catholic identity in K-12 Catholic Schools

  5. Catholic Identity Initiative • Exemplar • Grade 7 – Civil War

  6. Next Steps Continue Informational Parent Meetings regarding the Catholic Identity Initiative in Fall and Spring Continue to circulate information regarding Catholic Identity Initiative Thank you!

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