The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) were developed for the United States and have been adopted by a number of states as the basis for their K-12 educational curriculum. Below is a list of U.S. states that have adopted Common Core standards, as well as some countries that have adopted similar frameworks or components that reflect the principles of the Common Core.

U.S. States that Adopted Common Core

As of 2023, the following states had adopted the Common Core State Standards:

  1. Alabama
  2. Arizona
  3. Arkansas
  4. California
  5. Colorado
  6. Connecticut
  7. Delaware
  8. Florida
  9. Georgia
  10. Hawaii
  11. Idaho
  12. Illinois
  13. Indiana (modified version)
  14. Iowa (modified version)
  15. Kansas (modified version)
  16. Kentucky
  17. Louisiana
  18. Maine
  19. Maryland
  20. Massachusetts
  21. Michigan
  22. Minnesota (only ELA standards)
  23. Mississippi
  24. Missouri (modified version)
  25. Nevada
  26. New Hampshire
  27. New Jersey
  28. New Mexico
  29. New York
  30. North Carolina
  31. North Dakota (modified version)
  32. Ohio
  33. Oklahoma (repealed CCSS in 2014 but some standards are still aligned)
  34. Oregon
  35. Pennsylvania (some districts)
  36. Rhode Island
  37. South Carolina (adopted modified standards)
  38. Tennessee
  39. Texas (developed its own standards but closely aligned to CCSS)
  40. Utah (modified version)
  41. Vermont
  42. Virginia (not fully adopted, but many schools align with CCSS)
  43. Washington
  44. West Virginia
  45. Wisconsin

Countries with Similar Frameworks

While no country has adopted the Common Core exactly as it exists in the U.S., several countries have developed education standards that emphasize similar principles, such as critical thinking and problem-solving skills:

  1. Canada: Various provinces have their own educational standards that may reflect principles similar to the Common Core.
  2. Australia: The Australian Curriculum incorporates aspects of critical thinking and literacy development akin to those in Common Core.
  3. New Zealand: The New Zealand Curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning and skills applicable to multiple disciplines.
  4. United Kingdom: While the UK has its own National Curriculum, certain elements focus on literacy and numeracy that align with best practices seen in Common Core.

It's important to note that while many states in the U.S have adopted some version of Common Core, there are variations and adaptations across different states, as education is primarily governed at the state level in the U.S., leading to significant differences in implementation and assessment methods.

Additionally, many other countries are implementing educational frameworks focusing on similar skills and competencies, but they are often tailored to their specific educational systems and cultural contexts rather than being direct copies of Common Core standards.

If you're interested in more detailed or updated information on individual states or international standards, feel free to ask!