Tag Archives: CCSS

3-Minute Video Explaining the Common Core

Posted on July 21, 2014 by karen mahon

I really enjoyed this simple (and, I thought, elegant) explanation of why the Common Core State Standards are important! See what you think….

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What I’ve Learned about the Common Core State Standards and Educational Apps

Posted on March 7, 2014 by karen mahon

Today I wrote a blog piece for Balefire Labs about the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and educational apps. Over the past few months I’ve been doing a ton of aligning apps to the CCSS and I wanted to share … Continue reading →

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STEM, Politicians and Listening Tours

Posted on August 25, 2013 by karen mahon

So on Thursday when I posted my shameless self-promotion post I promised a “real” post today. Here it is (finally). I wanted to have a conversation with you all about an experience I had last week. Balefire Labs was invited … Continue reading →

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