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Special blog post by Cathleen Richardson, who has been a pioneer educational technology specialist for over 15 years.  Working closely with classroom teachers, principals and district administrators, Cathleen strives to achieve best practice technology infusion into teaching and learning with high energy.  She’s deeply committed to helping learners understand the transformational power of technology.  As owner and lead consultant at Cre8tiv Educational Services, she uses her passion for leading-edge technology to discover creative ways to assist schools and organizations in meeting their learning and productivity goals. Ok, what is all of the buzz about new standards adoption?  Well, if you haven’t heard, 44 states across our nation have officially adopted the Common Core State Standards.  If you are in one of these 44 states, get ready because the standards are set to roll out during the 2012-2013 school year.   The National Governors Association and State Education Chiefs launched the standards last year in an effort to provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young… Read the Rest»