Definition: "CCSS" stands for Common Core State Standards, a set of educational standards aligned with the American Common Core State Standards (ACSS), which are part of the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Academic Standards & Assessments. The "Common Core" refers to the 50 states as well as the Districts and Territories in the United States. "State" typically refers to a state within the commonwealth, while "Common Core State Standards" are national standards that apply to all grades K-12 (grades 3 through 8), which means they cover the curriculum from pre-K through grade 8. "CCSS" are foundational pieces of an education plan. The acronym stands for Common Core State Standards and Curriculum Frameworks, each part of which is a component of a state's curriculum. Each "CCSS" is aligned with the 50 states' academic standards. The definition of "Common Core State Standards" involves a set of educational standards that are designed to provide clear guidance to educators in their roles as teachers, administrators, and policymakers regarding teaching, learning, and assessment in an effective manner. Each state's Common Core State Standard or CCSS is a part of the overall national framework for education. This framework ensures all states have consistent, comprehensive, aligned, and evidence-based standards that support students across the nation.

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