“Business4Readiness” is a resource for business leaders to educate themselves, policymakers, and the public about the Common Core State Standards initiative and how it supports student college- and career-readiness as well as national economic growth. It was developed by the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED), State Farm Insurance Companies and the Business Roundtable (BRT).
This app allows its users to:
- Explore the Common Core State Standards, learn why they are important, and understand how they were created
- Address concerns surrounding the Common Core
- Watch videos related to the Common Core State Standards
- Read how states are implementing the standards
- Learn about assessments and testing as part of a comprehensive system of education
- Find information on State legislators, Governors, and Chief State School Officers
- Discover statements of support from business leaders, educators, state elected officials, and others
- Access additional resources about the Common Core State Standards