According to a new study from ACT, the Common Core educational standards are not fully aligned with what college instructors are looking for in students.

“ACT’s findings should not be interpreted as a rebuke of the Common Core,” said ACT Chief Executive Officer Marten Roorda. “However, the data highlight the disconnect between what is emphasized in the Common Core and what some college instructors perceive as important to college readiness.”

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