David Conley, professor of education has been appointed to Validation Committee for the Common Core State Standard Initiative. The 25-member committee with be tasked with reviewing and verifying the standards development process and the resulting evidence-based college-and career-readiness standards. The standards are intended to be research and evidence-based, aligned with college and workforce training program expectations, reflective of rigorous content and skills, and internationally benchmarked.
The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced the appointments.








